Care Promoter LPN

ChenMed; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ChenMed is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our physician-led care team. You will guide patients through medical and social challenges, record histories, prepare for exams, perform routine labs, and administer medications under physician supervision.

Role requires LPN licensure, BLS, and 1 year of LPN experience with geriatric care preferred. Some local travel may be required; you will work within a physician-led team focused on high-quality primary care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Graduation from a nationally accredited school for practical or vocational nursing required
• Current, active LPN license to practice in state of employment required
• If required by employment State’s Board of Nursing, IV Therapy Certification required
• A minimum of 1 year of work experience as an LPN required
• A minimum of 3 years overall clinical experience is preferred
• Experience working with geriatric patients is a plus
• EMR system experience is preferred
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within first 90 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Discuss patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in the medical record.
• Prepare patients for examination and perform routine screening tests; assist physician with exams and educate patients.
• Phlebotomy and collection of lab specimens; perform waived lab tests.
• Prepare and administer medications ordered by the physician; assist with IV Therapy as needed.
• Screen calls and walk-ins; relay information to physician and document observations.
• Maintain supplies and sterilize instruments; ensure OSHA safety standards and accurate documentation.
• Call in prescriptions to the pharmacy with ChenMed Rx system following proper conduct.
• Process patient messages and relay pertinent information to the physician.
• This position requires 5-10% travel time.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Empathy

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Willingness to travel locally

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

IV Therapy Certification

BLS certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross)

Tools

EMR system

ChenMed Rx system

Job description

We’re unique. You should be, too.
We’re changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy?

We’re unique. You should be, too.
We’re changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy?

We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) dedicated to the health and well-being of or patients. The duties of the LPN vary from setting to setting, depending on the size, location and type. The LPN is an integral member of a Physician-led Care Team that is focused on providing excellent and comprehensive primary care for a specific population of patients. The LPN will guide patient through complex and routine medical and social challenges in a manner that fosters trust and respect between the patient and the care team.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Discusses and records patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in the medical record.
• Prepares patients for examination and performs routine screening tests; assists physician with exams; explains treatment procedures, medications, diet and physicians' instructions to patient; provides disease specific patient education.
• Phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens; performs waived lab tests.
• Prepares and administers medications ordered by the physician, fill pill boxes as ordered by the physician, changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and other first aid procedures, performs IV Therapy in accordance with State Practice act; uses CPR skills when necessary
• Screens calls and walk ins; collects pertinent clinical information and relays it to the physician, implements orders as appropriate and documents observations and interventions in the medical record.
• Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks and sterilizes instruments; practices OSHA safety standards; performs accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
• Upon physician approval and authorization, calls in prescriptions to the pharmacy. Uses communication skills with appropriate medical terminology; and follows appropriate legal and ethical professional conduct; Complete internal certification to use the ChenMed Rx system to support physician medication dispensing.
• Processes patient phone messages, returning calls and routing them to other team members as appropriate; calls patients to obtain and relay pertinent information for the physician.
• This position requires 5-10% of travel time.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and empathy towards our patients at all times.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with team members, including doctors, nurses, front desk staff, center managers, and market leaders.
• Mindset focused on solving problems for patients and achieving team goals. Knowledge of medical products, services, standards, policies and procedures.
• Skill in operating phones, personal computer, software and other IT systems. Must be detail-oriented to ensure accuracy of reports and data.
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
• Ability to act calmly in busy or stressful situations.
• This position may require some local travel to assist in covering other centers.

Education And Experience Criteria

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Graduation from a nationally accredited school for practical or vocational nursing required
• Current, active LPN license to practice in state of employment required
• If required by employment State’s Board of Nursing, IV Therapy Certification required
• A minimum of 1 year of work experience as an LPN required
• A minimum of 3 years overall clinical experience is preferred
• Experience working with geriatric patients is a plus
• EMR system experience is preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days of employment
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Pay Range

$20.2 - $28.83 Hourly

The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for this position. Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for a bonuses or commissions.

Employee Benefits

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We’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care.

ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day.