Job Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, including but not limited to conducting comprehensive medical and social histories of patients, performing comprehensive and/or problem focused physical examinations, order and/or performing laboratory and screening tests in accordance with approved protocol.
Read and evaluate lab reports, x-ray results, and consultation reports and records, relaying information and, if necessary, treatment plans to patients.
Make independent decisions regarding management and treatment of medical problems identified, formulating, initiating and monitoring patient management plans based on established standards of care.
Prescribe medications and perform therapeutic or corrective measures, which may include urgent care.
Provide information, instruction and counseling on health maintenance, health promotion, social problems, illness prevention, illness management and medicine use.
Make appropriate referrals to specialists.
Comply with all applicable infection control and safety precautions.
Consult with other members of the health care team as needed.
Accurately enter all patient notes into electronic medical records system in a timely manner.
Participate in interviewing and selecting new employees provide input for performance reviews, provide input for employee discipline, including discharge.
Supervise students during clinical rotations as assigned.
Exhibit compliance with FHC's corporate compliance policy.
Perform job activities in ways that are respectful, courteous and responsive while interacting with patients, visitors and co-workers.
Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as appropriate or as directed.

Position Requirements

A master’s degree in nursing is required. Must possess a State of South Carolina license to practice medicine, federal DEA license and a State of South Carolina Controlled Substance license. Must meet credentialing and privileging requirements of FHC.

Location

DENMARK

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Organization

Family Health Centers, Inc. is dedicated to patients and their families. FHC features excellent physicians, nurses, and premier technology. We have ten locations with the main office in Orangeburg. Here you will find caring doctors and nurses who strive to give you the best possible health care, in a friendly, inviting atmosphere. We take the time to get to know you and truly listen. Nothing makes us happier than keeping you and your family healthy! Our goal is to improve the health of the people of the community and region.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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