Licensed Practical Nurse, Prim. Care, Remote

JOB DESCRIPTION

The remote licensed practical nurse (LPN) is responsible for assisting the onsite MA, LPN, RN in collaboration with the provider and other members of the health care team with all clinical services available at the clinic through the EMR system. Clinical responsibilities to include working the task list of needs for the patients through the EMR and communicating with the provider, care team and patient.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• • Communicating results and education to patients through phone or portal and document it within the EMR.
  • Perform medication prior authorizations.
  • Documents all patient/family interactions/responses, medications dispensed/prescribed, and test results in medical record.
  • Assist the care team in working the nursing tasks through the EMR.
  • Communicate closely with the nursing and provider team
  • Ensures all patient information is in accurate locations of the patient chart for quality reporting and data extraction purposes.
  • Coordinate and manage care of patients seen by provider including but not limited to following up and tracking testing, referrals.
  • Stays informed of insurance requirements and guidelines for patient care. Performs prior authorizations and acts as patient advocate.
  • Regularly monitors patients as appropriate to promote wellness and health maintenance including preventative and chronic care.
  • Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials and communicating provider advice/instructions.
  • Schedules, coordinates and communicates referrals to specialist and services ordered by the provider.

Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve, providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient, surgical, orthopedic, maternal, health at home, emergency care services. In addition, Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation therapy, occupational health, infusion, nutrition, pharmacy, administrative services, and many other specialty services.

AMBERWELL CULTURE

Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with “wow” experiences in each department. At Amberwell, we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected. At Amberwell, you will find a professional environment that values consistency, collaboration, and patient-first decision making. Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored, with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization, our patients, and our communities.

To learn more about Amberwell Health, our affiliated organizations, and available career opportunities, visit careers.amberwellhealth.org.

Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience:
  • Minimum Required Experience: Ability to multi-task, good organization skills, effective communication skills.
• Preferred Experience: 1–2-year experience working in a clinic setting
• Education:
  • Minimum Required Education: Completion of accredited Vocational/Technical Nursing Program
• Licenses:
  • Minimum Required Licenses: Unencumbered active Kansas nursing license
  • Preferred Licenses: N/A
• Certifications:
  • Minimum Required: BLS
  • Preferred Certifications: N/A

Completion of accredited vocational/technical nursing program; unencumbered active Kansas nursing license; BLS certification; ability to multi-task, good organization and communication skills; 1-2 years clinic experience preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• communicating patient results
• performing medication authorizations
• documenting patient interactions

Skills & Tools

EMR

Job Details

• Category: Healthcare Services - Nursing
• Seniority: Entry Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Atchison, Kansas, United States
• Languages: English

About Amberwell Health

A healthcare system dedicated to improving community health and wellness with compassionate clinical excellence. — Industry: Healthcare