Clinic Nurse (RN or LPN) - Michigan St Clinic, South Bend
full-time•South Bend
About this role
Description
Indiana Health Centers, Inc. (IHC) is a mission-driven organization providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to underserved and uninsured populations since 1977. At IHC, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the needs of patients we serve in the community. With ten healthcare centers, eight Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program locations, a Mobile Health Unit, and in-house Pharmacy services, we offer primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services to community-based patient populations throughout Indiana that are diverse in age, educational background, and income level.
IHC is seeking a credentialed RN or LPN, preferably with OB experience, to join our South Bend (Western Ave.) team. The Clinic Nurse is at the heart of the IHC team, collaborating closely with our providers to elevate patient care and education. This incredible opportunity comes with an exceptional benefits package, including a $2000.00 retention bonus, generous paid time off encompassing major holidays, and much more!
Meet our Michigan Street (South Bend) Team: https://indianahealthonline.org/locations/michigan-street-south-bend/
Clinic Hours of Operation:
Monday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
IHC’s robust benefits and compensation package includes:
- $2,000.00 retention bonus paid after one year
- No nights or weekends
- Generous Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays
- Day 1 Insurance benefits eligibility
- 403(b) Retirement Plan matching at one year of employment
- Employer-paid Group Life, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability coverages and HSA employer contributions
- Flexible Leave of Absence programs
- Personify Health Wellness program with paid incentives for participation
- Two Employee Assistance Programs with 24/7 access to therapy consultation services
Clinic Nurse Job Overview:
- Assesses patients’ unmet health and social needs
- Assists providers with Chronic Disease management
- Orders, inventories, and is responsible for medication room supplies
- Responsible for proper dispensing of medications to clients
- Functions as a support team member for providers by reinforcing patient education
- Maintains positive professional relationships with pharmaceutical vendors
- Participates in the preparation and maintenance of accurate client medical records
- Performs related work as required
- Follows HIPAA and OSHA standards
- Performs other work assignments related to licensure requirements
- Telephone Triage for hospital follow-up appointments and same-day appointments
- Referral management
- Management of medication refill Requests
- Prior authorizations for medications
Required Skills:
- Demonstrate analytical problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrate proficiency in basic mathematics.
- Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.
- Effectively communicate with diverse individuals.
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with other team members.
- Resolve conflicts and negotiate to achieve desired outcomes.
- Demonstrate considerable knowledge of current theory and practice of public health nursing.
- Demonstrate skill in the use of standard medical examination instruments and equipment.
- Perform nursing-related procedures of varying degrees of difficulty.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited RN or LPN program
- Currently credentialed as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Indiana
- Proof of current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (AED included)
- Experience with electronic health records preferred
- Spanish fluency preferred but not required
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
What you'll do
- The Clinic Nurse assesses patients' health and social needs, assists providers with chronic disease management, and maintains accurate medical records. They also support patient education and manage medication-related tasks.
About Indiana Health Centers, Inc.
Indiana Health Centers, Inc. (IHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that has provided high-quality, affordable, patient-centered health care to underserved areas of Indiana since 1977. IHC operates ten health centers in seven different Indiana counties, and provides care to the migrant population with a mobile unit during the harvest season. IHC provides medical, dental, and behavioral health care to all who seek care, regardless of their ability to pay. IHC health centers serve people who have Medicaid, Medicare, HIP, most commercial insurance companies, and provides a sliding fee scale for those without insurance.
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What does a Clinic Nurse (RN or LPN) - Michigan St Clinic, South Bend do at Indiana Health Centers, Inc.?
As a Clinic Nurse (RN or LPN) - Michigan St Clinic, South Bend at Indiana Health Centers, Inc., you will: the Clinic Nurse assesses patients' health and social needs, assists providers with chronic disease management, and maintains accurate medical records. They also support patient education and manage medication-related tasks..
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