The Licensed Nurse will assist with the implementation of medical services of Five Horizons Health Services (FHHS) as a member of an interdisciplinary team of healthcare providers. The Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse will provide patient care under the direction and supervision of the clinical management team to include but not limited to clinical nurse manager, physicians and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners of Five Horizons Health Services. In-state travel to rural clinics is required. Access to Protected Health Information (PHI) and data is required for position performance. The Licensed Nurse will follow all clinical protocols, agency policies and procedures to include confidentiality, HIPPA, and OSHA while operating within the State’s regulations. The Licensed Nurse is willing to work in a varied environment and is comfortable working with People Living with HIV (PLWH) and those with greater indications for acquiring HIV.

Essential Functions:

· Act as liaison between patient/client and Providers. Answer all patient/client inquiries for assigned Providers regarding health issues. Assist patient/client for both internal and external referrals

· Provide appropriate patient care to include nursing assessment, injections, treatment plans, education, and adherence within RN/LPN scope of practice for the state in which the RN/LPN holds their license

· Will follow agency protocol on medication administration per medical provider order, with complete accurate documentation in the EMR

· Provide education, screening and treatment, following standing orders, to clients presenting through the STD, syphilis and hepatitis walk-in clinics

· Coordinate medical care with other providers as required, schedule patient follow-up internal and external appointments as instructed by Providers

· Initiate, execute and maintain necessary insurance, disability forms, AIDS case reporting, reportable disease morbidity forms and other forms as required

· Perform lab procedures as assigned. Collect, label, and process all specimens including but not limited to urine, stool, semen, sputum, and blood. Ensure that specimens are processed and shipped in accordance with established Five Horizons Health Services laboratory policies and procedures along with OSHA Guidelines Notify providers of alarm values found in lab reports

· Provide patient/client with appropriate requisition, information and instruction for ancillary tests and procedures ordered by Providers

· May participate in community programs and outreach services regarding Health Care Services provided by Five Horizons Health Services

· Inspect clinical facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing clinical surfaces, temperature checks and documentation as required)

· Execute Phone Triage responsibilities: perform a systematic, comprehensive interview of the caller/patient/client to determine the urgency of the patient’s problem. Accurately document data for all calls including, but not limited to, patient/client demographic information, chief complaint,

recommendations for home treatment, and referrals to primary care provider, alternative health care provider or emergency services. Perform and document follow-up calls with patients as necessary to help ensure positive outcomes

· Make referrals to the appropriate level of care within an appropriate period of time. Schedule same-day appointments or follow-up appointments with the patient/client primary care provider or alternative health care provider as necessary

· Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for the patients and families of Five Horizons Health Services

· Maintain clinical competency through continuing education, recertification (including CPR), and clinical practice

· Adhere to Human Resources Policies and Procedures

· Actively participate in fulfillment of organization’s mission, vision, and core values

· Adhere to OSHA standards in delivery of care to all patients

· Participate in Quality Improvement process via data collection, evaluation of results, and implementation of recommendations

· Promote Behavioral Health Integration services

· Perform other duties as directed

· Attention to detail

· Completes all tasks fully according to their specification

· Well organized and responsible

· Ability to meet attendance requirements of regular and predictable attendance

· Ability to work with limited supervision

· Comply with all FHHS core policies and procedures

· Ability to interact positively with co-workers, managers, supervisors, clients, and vendors to be a good representative of FHHS.

Education/Professional:

· Current licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

· Comprehensive primary care nursing experience in an ambulatory or inpatient setting.

· Current CPR card

· Knowledge and experience working with clients/patients of varied backgrounds.

· Previous EMR experience

· Dependable transportation and a current driver’s license and motor vehicle insurance required

Physical Requirements

§ Work is primarily office-based.

§ Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds.

§ Occasional carrying, pushing, and pulling.

§ Working hours Monday-Friday.

§ Work with a varied population.

§ Standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time

§ Physical ability to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings.

Other Duties: Nurse (Registered or Licensed)

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:


401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off
License/Certification:


LPN- Mississippi (Required)
Work Location: In person