Licensed Practical Nurse, Prim. Care, Remote

Amberwell Health; Atchison (KS); Remote; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Amberwell Health Atchison is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to support onsite providers and the care team in the clinic. The LPN will work with the EMR system to complete nursing tasks, communicate with patients, and coordinate follow-up testing and referrals as part of a patient-centered care team.

The role requires an active Kansas nursing license and a 2-year degree in nursing, with BLS certification. Prior clinic experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited Vocational/Technical Nursing Program.
• Active Kansas nursing license.
• BLS certification.
• 1–2 years clinic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the care team in nursing tasks through the EMR.
• Communicate results and education to patients via phone or portal and document in the EMR.
• Perform medication prior authorizations.
• Document patient/family interactions, medications dispensed, and test results in the medical record.
• Coordinate and manage follow-up testing and referrals with the provider.
• Monitor patients regularly to promote wellness and chronic care management.
• Provide patient education materials and relay provider instructions.

Skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Vocational/Technical Nursing Program

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Amberwell Atchison - Atchison, KS 66002, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Travel Percentage: Periodic - As Needed, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nursing - Hospital

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.

• 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

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