LPN - Pediatrics

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

TriHealth is seeking an experienced LPN to join our Medical Home team in a primary care setting in Cincinnati. The 32-hour workweek includes 4 days with rotating Saturdays and offers benefits eligibility as a full-time consideration.

The LPN will perform pre-visit planning, clinical care, and care coordination with physicians and care teams. Strong EMR skills, BLS, and a focus on patient satisfaction are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved healthcare program (Required).
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.
• 3–4 years clinical healthcare experience (Required).
• Proficient in EMR and medical office workflows.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate primary care rooming processes, relevant procedures, immunizations, venipuncture, point-of-care testing, and retinal scans as needed.
• Provide pre-visit planning and manage patient messages via electronic portals.
• Assist in transitions of care and maintain clear communication with the physician care plan.
• Support wellness and chronic disease management with patient education and coaching.

Skills

Clinical care

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

LPN license

Tools

EMR

Practice management software

Medical coding/billing

Job description

Join a team where your expertise shapes healthier futures. At TriHealth, we know that exceptional pediatric care begins with exceptional providers - and that's why we're committed to supporting you as you support Cincinnati's children. As part of the region's largest primary care pediatric network, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact from a child's first days through their journey into adulthood.

Location: 8240 Northcreek Rd.

Schedule: 32-hour workweek. 4 days/week with rotating Saturday every 6-8th weekend. No holidays or on-call commitments. The role is benefits eligible at a full-time consideration.

• https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits *Please note: OPTIONAL positions are not eligible for TriHealth benefits*
• We offer competitive shift differentials where applicable, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.
• This role includes a sign on bonus up to $500.00

Job Overview:

This position provides both direct and indirect patient care in a primary care office and works with care delivery providers to identify gaps in care, contacts patients to schedule required care, and provides referral follow up. The Medical Home LPN provides pre-visit planning for the practice's patient panel, coordinates messages through electronic portals, and assists in managing transitions of care. The Medical Home LPN will act as a clinical liaison to the physician care plan and actively communicate with patients. The LPN participates in process improvements, is knowledgeable of clinical goals and outcomes including patient satisfaction and engagement. Other job-related duties may be assigned to meet the needs of the department. Must have strong skills in clinical care, customer service, communication, and teamwork. This role understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values, and management of TriHealth Physician Practices.

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program in Healthcare (Required)
• 3 - 4 years experience Clinical Healthcare (Required)
• Medical office flow, especially the clerical/front office tasks
• Ability to make quick decisions based on well thought out consequences/results
• Knowledge of EMR
• Practice management software and medical coding/billing strongly encouraged
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon Hire Required
• Licensed Practical Nurse Required

Job Responsibilities:

• Understands population health and value-based contracts. Utilizes key quality and unitization metrics of value-based programs for both wellness and chronic disease management. Demonstrates abilities in the Primary Care quality program including all protocols of well and chronic disease states. Identifies patients "at risk" for change in condition and increased utilization. Attends required population health training and education such as Lunch and Learns and other opportunities
• Coordinates the primary care rooming process, relevant medical procedures, adult and pediatric patient care including, immunizations, venipuncture, point of care testing, and performs retinal scan images. Follows scheduling decision tree, protocols and policies for clinical procedures and appropriate use of medical equipment. Provides accurate and complete documentation of all facets of care including clinical calls, patient rooming questions, completion of procedures, order entry, prescriptions and patient pharmacy, and workflows. Addresses messages in a timely manner and escalates issues as appropriate. Utilizes and monitors MyChart messaging to support patient communication
• Participates as a part of the patient centered medical home team during all patient visits by reviewing the patient chart of clinical gaps in care. Assist with outreach campaigns and tactics to close gaps in care. Supports and completes pre-visit planning and participates in daily huddles with the physician and care team. Embraces the philosophy of wellness and prevention by reminding patients of all screenings and immunizations due by the end of the year. Informs physician of any potential barrier identified by the patient.
• Participates in the longitudinal care continuum of patients through completing post ED/post inpatient discharge outreach on identified risk patient group. Updates care team thorough documentation and works collaboratively with Complex Care RN, Social Worker, CHW, and Population Health Pharmacist. Provides basic community resources to patients with social determinates in health. Supports and provides education and patient coaching of both wellness and chronic disease management (e.g., Diabetes Education, Colon Cancer Screening). Supports facilitating follow-up for post-hospital care, chronic disease management, or specialty referral.

Other Related Information:

Age-related competencies, experience with multiple age groups, understanding