Registered Nurse

Tandemhealthsc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandemhealthsc is seeking a skilled nursing professional to administer and coordinate patient care in accordance with a medical plan. The role involves vital signs, history taking, medication administration, and education for patients and families.

This position requires a graduate from an accredited RN or LPN program with an active SC license and CPR certification, with 2+ years of clinical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN or LPN program with a current SC nursing license.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care per the medical plan, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Obtain vital signs and patient history.
• Prepare patients and assist with exams and procedures.
• Administer medications and immunizations.
• Document care in the EMR accurately and timely.
• Provide triage and education to patients and families for continuation of care.
• Assist with precepting new staff and student nurses.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and infection control.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Triage

Wound care

EMR documentation

Patient education

Precepting

HIPAA compliance

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Licensed Practical Nurse license (LPN)

CPR certification

Job description

• Administer skilled nursing care to patients according to their physical and emotional needs and in accordance with the medical plan of care, including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of assigned patients in the center, as appropriate.
• Obtain vital signs and patient history.
• Prepare patients and assist with exams and procedures.
• Administer medications and immunizations.
• Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing.
• Provide basic wound care and monitor patient status.
• Communicate results to patients per provider direction.
• Perform follow-up calls and assist with patient and family education for continuation of care.
• Assist with precepting new clinical employees and student nurses.
• Document all care in the electronic medical record accurately and timely.
• Manage nurse-directed patient telephone calls and walk-in patients requesting healthcare services.
• Provide triage decision-making when evaluating and assessing patients' healthcare needs based on signs and symptoms, using established triage protocols and guidelines.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Follow infection control policies.
• Perform other clinical duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Graduate of accredited registered nursing program orlicensed practical nursing programand maintains a current license to practice in South Carolina by the SC State Board of Nursing.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.