Registered Nurse

Knox County Community Health Center

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Location: Mount Vernon Ohio and/or Danville Ohio

Company: Knox County Community Health Center

About Us: Knox County Community Health Center (KCCHC) is a leading medical practice dedicated to providing our patients with high-quality healthcare services. We are located in semi-rural Knox County, which offers easy access to larger metropolitan areas. We aim to enhance access to comprehensive medical care and improve our community's overall health.

We are committed to creating a comfortable and welcoming environment where our patients can receive the care they need to maintain healthy lives. Our approach focuses on patient-centered care, ensuring everyone feels valued and respected. As part of our team, you'll be able to learn and grow in a supportive and dynamic work environment. We encourage professional development and provide ongoing training to help you stay current with the latest advancements in medical care. Join us in our mission to positively impact our community's health while advancing your career in a collaborative and innovative setting.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description: We seek an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a full-time Registered Nurse, working 40 hours per week. If you have a passion for helping others and are committed to delivering high-quality patient care, this could be the perfect opportunity. We seek someone dedicated to providing compassionate care, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to a collaborative team environment. If you are driven by a desire to make a difference and grow professionally, we invite you to apply and become a valued member of our team.

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor and Clinical Director, the responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Participates in direct and indirect patient care by utilizing the nursing process, designated scope of practice through data collection, applying critical thinking skills and motivational interviewing techniques to promote the delivery of safe, quality, and age-specific care
Collaborates for Medicare Annual Wellness Visit by familiarizing self with Medicare Annual Wellness Visit CMS requirements Identifies patients that may benefit from Medicare Annual Wellness visits utilizing data analytics software and EHR (Electronic Health Records)
- Schedules patients to close gaps in care and follow up with patients who are no-shows and/or cancel an appointment
- Conducts preventative screenings and assessments as needed
Collaborates for Transition of Care Management by familiarizing self with Transition of Care Management requirements and being able to perform within the given scope of practice
- Identifies patients that necessitate a Transition of Care Management visit utilizing data analytics software and EHR
- Schedules patients to close gaps in care and follow up with patients who are no-shows and/or cancel an appointment
- Conducts preventative screenings and assessments as needed
- Completes post-inpatient and emergency room discharge calls within 48 hours of notification
- Completes a care workflow utilizing CMS Transition of Care Management requirements
- Schedules a follow-up visit with a provider within 7 business days or according to CMS Transition of Care Management requirements
Schedules patients for tele-visits or face-to-face visits for healthcare needs
Collaborates with patients and healthcare teams to establish individualized, objective, and time-specific action steps to assist the patient in identifying areas to improve their overall health.
Assesses/reassesses patient’s condition based upon data collection and interview of patient and/or family, diagnosis, diagnostic results, and relevant data from other healthcare providers.
Provides ongoing support and evaluations of progress toward the patient’s health goals and education about their specific conditions/needs
Acts as an advocate for patients and helps them obtain their maximum level of health.
Involves patient’s family, community, and other natural supports when authorized by the patient in the attempt to promote a maximum level of independence
Maintains EHR documentation and data concerning patient interactions.
Works with partnered insurers to participate in quality incentive programs with the goal of revenue maximization and value
Works with the Quality and Clinical Director to review policies, identify the need for process improvements, and collaborate to design new processes.
Review patient and other medical data and analyze processes used to provide care. Using that information, they work to identify areas for improvement.
Collaborates with the Population Health Navigator to create timely and accurate reports of quality goals, able to communicate the necessity and importance of quality goals with all staff
Closes care gaps around specialty and chronic disease
Assists with the development and staff training of EHR workflows
Coordinates and resolves staff requests related to EHR maintenance for projects and issues

Qualifications:

Certificate completion of an accredited nursing program, required
Licensed by the Ohio Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse, required
Minimum of one year of experience as a Registered Nurse, preferred

Benefits:

Competitive compensation package.
Comprehensive training provided.
Opportunities for career advancement within the dental field.
Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, personal leave, and retirement
Health, Dental & Vision insurance available
Public Servant Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
National Health Service Corp loan repayment

How to Apply: Please submit your resume and KPH application for employment. We look forward to hearing from you! Application for Employment can be downloaded at https://www.knoxhealth.com/images/APPLICATION_FOR_EMPLOYMENT_2023.pdf

Submit to resume@knoxhealth.com

Note: This job posting is intended to convey information essential to understanding the requirements and responsibilities of the position. Management reserves the right to modify job duties or descriptions at any time.

Knox County Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer.

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