Date Posted: November 4, 2020
Deadline: January 15, 2013
Organization: New Horizon Family Health Services
City: Travelers Rest
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Associates Degree in Nursing and 3 years work experience related to chronic disease management and licensure as an RN in South Carolina or Diploma in Practical Nursing, 5 years work experience related to chronic disease management and licensure as an LPN in South Carolina.
? Experience in patient education or chronic disease management.
? Knowledge of patient teaching, health promotion and disease prevention methods related to routine health care and those designed to address the needs of patients with chronic, disabling health conditions. Familiarity with Patient-Centered Medical Homes concepts.
Works with patients referred for assistance in accessing and utilizing health care resources due to their complex chronic illness. Their role is to improve health outcomes through coordinating care, educating patients, building trust between patients and medical practitioners, and enhancing communication and the continuity of care. They will teach, counsel and monitor patients on health issues relevant to their care. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, they consult with other health care team members to coordinate the services of patient education, preventive care and disease management.Perform an intake assessment which includes obtaining and reviewing prior medical records and medical or program-related financial data, documenting a complete medical history, assessing cognitive/verbal skills and needs and identifying barriers to accessing healthcare.
PO Box 287, Greenville, SC 2960
Fax 864-312-6028
e-mail hrdept@newhorizonfhs.org