Community Health Nurse

Job description

Position Summary:
The Community Health Nurse will provide education to the public through screening events provided by Conway Medical Center (CMC).
Qualifications
Education:
• Associate degree (ASN) in Nursing required.
• Bachelor’s degree (BSN) in Nursing preferred.

Experience
• Two (2) years acute care experience preferred.
• One (1) year outpatient experience is preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Carolina in good standing (SCLLR) required.
• Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification required.

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Attend events held at CMC and other local community locations.
• Develop and deliver educational offerings provided to the community which are designed to modify lifestyle behaviors which may impact an individual’s health status or and designed to impart health information on a variety of topics.
• Proficient in all clinical skills i.e. Venipuncture, intramuscular injection, vital signs.
• Utilize the Wellness Portal to input data and be able to direct others and utilize the site in order to obtain their health record.
• Greet all patients and their accompanying family members when applicable and provide exemplary customer service.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with co-workers, nursing colleagues, physicians, and department heads
• Effectively utilize strong organizational skills.
• Exemplify core customer service skills in all interactions.
• Consistently display effective verbal communication skills.
• Proficient understanding and use of technology/PC skills.
• Regularly exercise independent judgement in emergency situations.
• Complete other duties as assigned by department leadership.