Licensed Practical Nurse- PRN

National Church Residences; Cuyahoga Falls, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

National Church Residences in Ohio seeks an experienced LPN – Advanced Practice to coordinate patient care, educate patients, and support nursing facilities, patients, and caregivers through remote and telephonic channels.

The role involves collaborating with clinicians, updating care plans, documenting in the EHR, assisting with referrals and transitions of care, and participating in on-call rotations. Strong communication and remote-care skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current LPN license in good standing in the state(s) practiced.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience in long-term care, case management, outpatient settings, or similar environment.
• Telehealth or remote nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care plans with nursing facilities and providers.
• Provide telephonic support to patients and families, educating on care needs and addressing concerns.
• Serve as liaison between healthcare providers, facilities, and patients.
• Review and update patient care plans in collaboration with facilities and providers.
• Monitor patient progress and follow up to ensure continuity of care.
• Arrange referrals, home health care, or specialized services as needed.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation of interactions, care plans, and follow-up actions.
• Educate patients and caregivers on medication management and self-care.
• Assist scheduling appointments and transitions of care.
• Complete pre-authorizations and communicate with insurers.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and policies.
• Participate in on-call rotation.

Skills

Communication

Telehealth

Care coordination

EHR

Computer skills

Education

LPN license

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

# **Job Description:**Title: LPN – Advanced PracticeDivision: Senior ServicesStatus: Non-ExemptReports to: Vice President of Operations, Primary CareRevision date: January 2025Supervises: n/a**PURPOSE**According to prescribed policies and procedures of the organization including all applicable federal, state and accreditation regulations and under the general supervision of the VP Of Operations, Primary Care, the LPN – Advanced Practice is responsible for coordinating care, providing patient education, and managing administrative tasks through remote support for nursing facilities, patients, and caregivers.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*** Communicate with nursing facilities to coordinate patient care plans and address clinical inquiries.* Provide telephonic support to patients and families, answering questions, educating on care needs, and Addressing concerns.* Act as a liaison between healthcare providers, nursing facilities, and patients.* Review and update patient care plans in collaboration with nursing facilities and providers.* Monitor patient progress and follow up to ensure continuity of care.* Assist with arranging referrals, home healthcare, or specialized services as needed.* Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in the electronic health record (EHR) system.* Document all telephonic interactions, care plans, and follow-up actions per organizational policies.* Educate patients and caregivers on medication management, treatment plans, and preventative care measures.* Provide guidance on chronic condition management and self-care practices.* Assist with scheduling appointments, follow-ups, and coordinating transitions of care.* Complete pre-authorizations and communicate with insurance providers regarding coverage or care plans.* Monitor compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.* Identify and address potential barriers to care, escalating issues as necessary.* Troubleshoot concerns raised by facilities or patients and provide timely resolutions* Participates in on-call rotation.**EXPECTATIONS*** Demonstrates and maintains a positive, professional manner, manages time efficiently and effectively, provides leadership as a role model to promote a team approach, collaborates and participates in policy creation and appropriate problem solving methods.* Must adhere to all policies, procedures, terms and conditions set forth in the National Church Residences’ Employee Information Guide (EIG), the Code of Conduct, as well as any facility handbook, including but not limited to, corporate compliance, drug free workplace, safe work practices, all federal, state, local regulations and laws.* With respect to Resident Rights, ensures all care is provided with respect and dignity for the residents/clients, their families and the staff. Reports all complaints made by residents/clients and/or families to the appropriate supervisors, reports all allegations of abuse, misappropriation of funds/resident property and/or any other corporate compliance, drug free workplace, safe work practices, all federal, state and local regulations and laws.* Completes all annual education requirements timely, including but not limited to Compliance, Privacy, Security and HIPAA training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Conduct in the performance of their duties.* Performs other duties as assigned.**JOB SPECIFICATION SHEET – LPN – Advanced Practice****Education:** Degree in nursing field as a licensed practical nurse.**Experience:** Minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience in long-term care, case management, outpatient settings, or similar environment. Telehealth or remote nursing experience preferred.**Travel:** Rare 0-24%**Mental:** Must have excellent communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to speak, read, write and understand English, as well as the ability to make self-understood.**Skills:** Must have strong working computer skills with basic professional computer software (Microsoft Office suite, Windows, etc.) and the capacity for learning new software systems quickly. Must be self-directed with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage tasks and assignments concurrently. Must have strong motivational skills and a high emotional intelligence quotient (EQ).**Licensure:** Must have a current LPN license in good standing in the state(s) in which practicing.**Vision:** Normal: Consistent with standard workflow.With respect to said job description, estimate the daily time spent performing the following activities.Rare (R) = 0 – 24%; Sometimes (S) = 25 – 49%; Frequent (F) = 50 – 74%; Continuous (C) = 75% plusR = Climbing S = Stooping Lifting/Carrying: S = 10 – 25 lbsS = Standing R = Pushing R = 26 – 50 lbsF = Sitting R = Pulling R = 51 – 75 lbsS = Walking R = Driving R = 76 plus lbs**Consequences of Errors:** Some monetary responsibility.**Supervision Received:** Moderate supervision: Employee generally operates by himself/herself checking with supervisor when in doubt and/or as scheduled.**Working Conditions:** Good office working conditions.**ACKNOWLEDGEMENT**I hereby understand and agree to the above description of the duties required.Signature Date**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, military status, disability, genetic information and/or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.**