Clinical Medical Support Professional PRN - Military veterans preferred

Lutheran Social Services of the South, Inc. dba Upbring

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.


Clinical Medical Support Professional PRN

US-TX-Lubbock

Job ID: 2024-6280
Type: PRN
# of Openings: 1
Category: Health for Friends
Upbring

Overview

About Upbring

At Upbring, we are servants on a mission to break the cycle of child abuse. We are warriors, brave as the thousands of Texas Children and families we serve. We stand up for those who can’t speak for themselves. We are a family who values innovation, empathy, patience, understanding and trustworthiness.

What You'll Do

The Clinic Medical Support Professional is responsible for providing South Plains residents seeking emergency assistance with health screenings and basic health and wellness education specializing in long-term diabetes care in accordance with Agency policies, licensing standards, and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.

Our Upbring staff members are servant-leaders on the pursuit of breaking the cycle of child abuse and empowering others to do the same through example while embodying our core values: We are Warriors. We are Servants. We are Family.

We Are Warriors | We Set the Standards for Child Welfare

Work Standards

• Provide residents with routine health screenings, such as, but not limited to blood pressure checks, blood sugar tests via finger stick, and temperature checks
• Provide residents with basic health and wellness education for residents with chronic health conditions
• Provide health education to residents as it relates to promotion of proper health and wellness, nutrition disease prevention
• Initiate resident treatment plan based on prescribed health care needs and goals, physician orders, and health assessments
• Monitor and identify resident medical and behavioral changes and notify appropriate medical and/or behavioral health professional; document changes and responses using correct forms and documentation standards
• Ability to drive to community partner sites and work with the public
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Communication

• Complete required documentation and record keeping based on licensing standards, Agency policies, and federal and state regulations
• Document and update resident charts/files with accurate and complete information regarding medication(s) and responses, and medical history

We Are Servants | We Help Others

Teamwork

• Always develop and maintain positive working relationships with residents and interdisciplinary teams within established boundaries
• Work as team player and exhibit professional behavior and a positive attitude with both internal and external clients that reflects positively on the Agency and is consistent with Agency policies and practices
• Actively participate in exhibiting cultural awareness and sensitivity when interacting with children, parent(s)/guardian(s), staff, and the community

We Are Family | We Are Passionate & Compassionate

Building Relationships

• Always develop and maintain positive working relationships with residents and interdisciplinary teams within established boundaries
• Work as team player and exhibit professional behavior and a positive attitude with both internal and external clients that reflects positively on the Agency and is consistent with Agency policies and practices
• Actively participate in exhibiting cultural awareness and sensitivity when interacting with children, parent(s)/guardian(s), staff, and the community

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical background that allows completion of finger sticks at community tabling
• 5 years’ direct patient care experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• Demonstrated ability to use clinical skills in a fast-paced environment with competing requests
• Ability to work under pressure using solid and appropriate decision-making skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to complete assigned tasks during shift
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse people
• Ability to establish a positive rapport with clients

Preferred Qualificiations

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) with the ability to fluently converse and write in Spanish (based on population)

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Belonging

We are a diverse and inclusive Organization that recognizes our strength is in the efforts of our selfless warriors. Honoring and recognizing the value and dignity of all individuals is the cornerstone of our agency. The more diverse the individuals, thought processes and lived experiences, the greater the opportunity is to combine unique perspectives to make a greater impact. Our trust, respect, and appreciation for one another is demonstrated through our communication, celebration of progress and relentless effort to be at our best TO FULLFILL OUR MISSION OF BREAKING THE CYCLE OF CHILD ABUSE.

Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status.

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