Tele-Triage Licensed Practical Nurse- LPN

MedStar Health; Louisville (KY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider, MedStar Health, is seeking a Tele-Triage Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a remote part-time role. The LPN will be responsible for triaging patient calls, developing care plans, and ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols. Candidates should possess a current LPN license and have clinical experience, preferably in home health or long-term care. This position offers flexible hours to accommodate diverse patient needs.

Qualifications

• Must have compact state LPN licensure.
• At least one year of nursing experience required.
• Home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned phone lines and triage calls based on symptoms.
• Document care recommendations in real-time.
• Coordinate with pharmacies and health services.

Skills

Clinical experience

Telehealth knowledge

Triage skills

Education

Degree/certification from an accredited school of Nursing

Job description

Tele-Triage Licensed Practical Nurse- LPN

Job Locations

US-KY-LOUISVILLE | US-TX-DALLAS | US-IL-CHICAGO | US-TX-SAN ANTONIO | US-GA-ATLANTA

ID

2025-165313

Line of Business

Starting Point Nursing Services

Position Type

Part-Time

Pay Min

USD $20.00/Hr.

Pay Max

USD $20.00/Hr.

Our Company

Starting Point Nursing Services

Overview

LPN Tele-Triage (Fully Remote)

*Must have compact state LPN licensure

*Remote Triage & Long Term Care/Home Health LPN experience preferred

*Potential Start Date: 7/7/2025

*New Openings: 1 PT position available

Available PART TIME Schedule:

Friday - 8pm-12am Central (9pm-1pm Eastern) and Saturday & Sunday - 2pm-8pm Central (3pm-9pm Eastern)

This LPN provides On-Call and Triage for the assigned population in accordance with triage protocols. This position remotely develops/implements care plans for persons served in the area of responsibility. The Tele-Triage LPN assesses health status, identifies problems and needs of person(s) served in their assigned caseload, develops nursing care plans in collaboration with operations LPN's. You will complete chart reviews and monthly host home reviews and perform On-Bound calling to assigned populations/locations. This LPN performs data analysis in multiple systems.

Responsibilities

Monitor assigned phone lines during service hours to ensure timely response for caller needs
• Triage all symptom-based calls and give recommendations according to the approved triage protocol
• Triage patients by assessing severity of symptoms and referral to appropriate setting or level of care
• Document in real time all care related recommendations and ensure local operations are notified of triage supports and outcomes
• Initiate contact with acute care setting to coordinate services for clients receiving care in the ED/Hospital and coordinate the discharge planning; Notify operations of triage recommendations
• Coordinate any medication orders with the assigned pharmacy and update MAR/QuickMar for appropriate administration
• Work assigned prior authorizations to ensure timely documentation and submit to assigned pharmacy for billing
• Complete/conduct assessment and reassessment of persons served as assigned
• Develop/update care plans and determine persons served needs and secure physicians orders as needed
• Communicate with beneficiaries primarily phone, text, online (web) chat, or email
• Ensure compliance with state/local/payer requirements through review of documentation
• Provide coaching and education related to the health and well-being of persons served
• Participate in performance improvement activities and maintain ongoing clinical knowledge through inteLPNal/exteLPNal training programs
• Document above actions in Nurse's Notes or Service Delivery Log
• Maintain time sheet log for weekly submission for productivity management to assigned supervisor
• Notify each practice, physician, and/or managed care client of all encounters with patients, parents, or managed care clients regardless of follow-up needs before office opening
• Notify designated leadership of operational conceLPNs
• Actively participate in applicable meetings and committees as requested (e.g., IDT, HRC, Safety/Quality committee, and annual person served directed/active treatment plan meetings)

Qualifications

• Degree/certification from an accredited school of Nursing
• At least one year of nursing experience
• Current licensure as a LPN (LPN) in the state of practice, which is current and remains in good standing. Must have an LPN compact license.
• Clinical experience in providing services and supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, home health and Hospice patients or related disorders
• One-year of home health experience preferred

About our Line of Business

Starting Point Nursing Services, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is staffed 100% by a team of remote registered nurses trained to support the post-acute continuum with clinical advice and interventions. Our 24/7 On-Call and Triage team responds to physician practices, home health agencies, intellectual disability providers, and assisted living providers. Our services are tailored to our partners, including remote physical/chart assessments, predictive care modeling, clinical programming interventions for high-risk populations, emergent care coordination, and case management. For more information, please visit www.startingpointnursing.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

Salary Range

USD $20.00 / Hour