Clinic Nurse LPN/RN – Phone-based Patient Assessments

Sullivan County Community Hospital; Sullivan (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan, IN is seeking a Clinic Nurse LPN/RN for a full-time technical role in a busy outpatient clinic.

Responsibilities include patient assessments over the phone, applying clinical knowledge, providing medical advice per protocols, and maintaining meticulous documentation in the EMR while coordinating with providers and staff.

Indiana LPN/LPN licensure and CPR are required; prior medical-surgical nursing or immunization experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Two years experience in physician’s office or related experience (preferred, but not required).
• Background in medical-surgical nursing and immunizations
• Knowledge of clinic function
• Ability to work in conjunction with other clinic personnel
• Knowledge of community health resources for alternate health services
• Knowledge of community health nursing principles and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written reports

Responsibilities

• Conducting patient assessments over the phone by asking detailed questions about symptoms & medical history.
• Utilizing critical thinking skills to determine the appropriate level of care needed.
• Strong clinical knowledge and understanding of common medical conditions.
• Provide medical advice based on the assessment.
• Directing patients to the right healthcare provider or service.
• Maintaining accurate documentation of each call.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and empathy towards patients.
• Updates the patient’s medical and social history, as appropriate.
• Maintains current knowledge of medications.
• Accurately documenting all patient interactions including symptoms, advice given, and follow up plans in the electronic medical record.
• Schedules patients for further testing as directed by the Provider.
• Secures appointment date and time from specialty referral as directed by the Provider.
• Phones in prescription refills as directed by the Practitioner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Professional demeanor and ability to handle stressful situations calmly.

Skills

Phone assessments

Clinical knowledge

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Immunizations knowledge

Education

LPN/LPN licensure in Indiana

CPR certification

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan, IN is seeking a Clinic Nurse LPN/RN for a full-time technical role in a busy outpatient clinic.

Responsibilities include patient assessments over the phone, applying clinical knowledge, providing medical advice per protocols, and maintaining meticulous documentation in the EMR while coordinating with providers and staff.

Indiana LPN/LPN licensure and CPR are required; prior medical-surgical nursing or immunization experience is preferred.