Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - IV Infusion - No weekends!
Company: Sage Health
Location: Mobile
Posted on: November 1, 2024
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Job Description:
About Sage HealthWe believe all seniors regardless of means
deserve concierge primary care & wellness, without the concierge
fees. They've earned it.Sage Health builds enriching neighborhood
health centers that are easy to access, provide or arrange for all
of our patients' healthcare needs, and partner with Medicare
Advantage plans that fully cover primary care. Unlike other
physician practices, a Sage Health physician has a patient panel of
400 or less, and we collaborate with the best outcomes-oriented
specialists and hospitals in each market. Because we are not a
fee-for-service provider and manage patients within a global
capitation budget provided by Medicare Advantage plans, our only
concern and motivation is to keep our seniors healthy.Sage Health
is a destination for the best risk provider talent in the country
who are building the new standard-bearing senior model for the
United States.All applicants are considered for all positions
without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual
orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry,
physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran
status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, citizenship
or immigration status, or any other protected classification, in
accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By
completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of
hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering
outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the
financial success of the organization, its clients, and its
employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is
available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring an
accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process
should contact team@sage.health.
About the role POSITION SUMMARY The Licensed Practical Nurse will
be based at our Midtown, AL location. Will triage patient calls for
the market in order to prioritize medical care based on the
severity of the patient's condition. Additionally, will provide
direct patient care, ongoing education and reinforcement of care
plans, and providing general support for the patient under the
physician's direction. Includes preparing patients for exams,
assisting during treatments, coordinating tests and follow-up care,
and recording treatment in their electronic health record. Assists
with explaining patient instructions to the patient/family.
Demonstrates competency and skills to serve patients in geriatric
populations. The Licensed Practical Nurse displays an elevated
level of professionalism and engages resources and fellow team
members within the center to deliver high level results. What
you'll do PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the provider through data collection concerning the
physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of
patients according to practice standards and policy/procedure. -
Implements age-appropriate interventions based on individual
patient's needs as directed by the provider. - Assist in evaluating
the effectiveness of care given in progressing patients toward
desired outcomes. - Provide ongoing education and reinforcement of
care plans developed by the Provider based on identified health and
education needs and the condition and age of the patient. -
Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care. - Assist the
Provider with triaging of patient portal messages. - Triage phone
messages and provide feedback and answers to
patient/physician/pharmacy calls. - Make calls to pharmacy,
diagnostic facilities, etc. as required by the Provider. -
Provision of basic wound care. - Perform suture/staple removal and
dressing changes as indicated. - Medication reconciliation at point
of care. - Preparation of prior prescription authorization requests
for provider to review and finalize. - Manage/monitors providers
clinical inbox in the EHR and triage as necessary per the direction
of the provider. - Assist with preparation of clinical components
for Provider review and finalization. - Preparation of medication
refills for Provider review and finalization. - Assist in blood
draws and IV insertions for fluid infusion under the supervision of
the Provider. - Participates in center interdisciplinary team
meetings related to patient care plans and outcomes of identified
patients. - Ensures the overall quality of healthcare for each
patient. - Ensures patient electronic health records are updated
with the most recent medical treatments and records from outside
facilities. - In addition to other job responsibilities, other
duties may be assigned. Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduated from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse
Program.
Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the States of
Alabama and Mississippi (Compact Licensure). - Minimum Experience:
5 years - Minimum Certifications and/or Licenses: CPR and first aid
certification required. - Experience with EMR. - Phlebotomy (blood
draw) - Professional demeanor and communication always. - Must be
organized and attentive to detail. - Ability to manage competing
priorities. - Resourcefulness in problem solving. - Able to take
and follow through with assigned tasks and accountability. -
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. - Experience with
Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, and Excel. - Participates in center
and market interdisciplinary teams related to patient care plans,
and outcomes. - Active Listening is essential. - IV Therapy
Certification is required. - Willing to travel between center
locations as needed.
Company Perks:
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