Float Pool Licensed Practical Nurse

Description

At Family First Health, our passion and culture is what sets us apart and creates a lasting impression in the community we serve. Our organization is seeking a Float Pool Licensed Practical Nurse willing to travel to all Family First Health locations in Adams, York, Lancaster, and Lebanon counties. 

A role with us is more than just a job. As a Licensed Practical Nurse at Family First Health, you are the heart of patient care. When respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence guide your quality of care, you will be empowered to make an influential difference in the lives of all our patients. We are committed to helping LPNs like you deepen your expertise and achieve your goals while still performing excellent patient care.

Join us and be a part of a team that strives for both quality care and strong patient engagement for our patients and their families.

The benefits of working for Family First Health include:

• Attention to work-life balance
• $500 dollar sign on bonus
• 3 Weeks of Paid Vacation per year
• 6 Days Paid Sick Leave Time per year
• 4 Personal Days per year
• No Late Evenings or Weekend Hours
• Paid Time Off on Holidays
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Opportunity for growth and advancement
• And More!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates with other Patient Care Team Members for clinical direction and assistance in accordance with FFH established procedures.
• Travels and reports to work at multiple locations based on scheduling needs.
• Reviews and identifies patient medical information to determine wellness needs to enhance the provider’s ability to administer comprehensive care, in accordance with the guidelines for the planned patient care initiative.
• In regard to patient care during a visit:
  • Accurately obtains and electronically records all vital information, medication request, allergies and chief complaint, etc., following the rooming of a patient for a patient visit.
  • Prepares exam room and patient for specific visit type, ensuring that the provider is able to conduct the visit immediately upon entry to the room.
  • Sanitizes patient’s room after treatment according to established protocol
  • Ability to perform all orders/instructions as recorded and requested by the provider, in a timely manner. Clearly documents all aspects of patient care in the appropriate chart and/or log using accurate medical terminology and spelling.
  • Accurately prepares and administers medications including insulin, injections and immunizations with peer-checking technique as per standing and/or provider order.
  • Collects, labels and documents samples for laboratory testing following proper laboratory protocol and procedure.
  • Provides educational material to patient to ensure patient understanding of the illness or treatment plan.
  • Follows HIPAA procedures to maintain patient confidentiality and verifies the identity of patients through “active” technique.
• In regard to vaccines:
  • Demonstrates proper handling, storage and maintenance of vaccines.
  • Documents vaccines accurately at all points of record keeping, including reconciliation in electronic record.
  • Responsible for vaccine cold chain to include handling of vaccines.
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with the healthcare team, peers, patients, and families to ensure excellent service and best course of care.
• Supports healthcare team at other sites by reporting to work as needed at the various sites.
• Completes comprehensive incident and patient complaint reports, following FFH policy, as needed.
• Performs nurse visits in compliance with FFH defined policy.
• Maintains proper medical supply inventory in exam rooms, lab and clinical area.
• Performs opening and closing Lab procedures.
• Collaborates with supervisor to identify areas needing improvement to include problem resolution.
• In regard to triage and referral functions for patients:
  • Retrieves documents and responds to patient messages from voice mails.
  • Follows clinical algorithms to determine appropriate response under the supervision of Licensed staff.
  • Assists patients/staff in determining urgency and level of care under the supervision of Licensed staff.
  • Schedules and arranges appointments for patients upon hospital discharge and pre-operatory physicals.
  • Licensed staff will process prescription requests per standard order policy.
  • Sorts and separates urgent from non-urgent labs, x-rays and other test results/clinical documents within the clinical inbox. Follows up with providers on urgent results.
  • Discusses patient clinical information with providers to determine the best course of care.
  • Maintains medication logs as needed within the electronic health record under the supervision of licensed staff.
  • Completes prior authorization forms for patient referrals and medications.
  • Schedule referral appointments within a prescribed network for patients based on the insurance carrier.
  • Coordinates pre-authorizations with the insurance carriers for out of network services and diagnostic studies.
  • Consults with providers in order to provide required information to the appropriate referral offices
  • Contacts patients with referral appointment information when appointment not scheduled at the time of visit
  • Documents completed referral as required within the electronic health record
• Assist organization with meeting requirements to meet meaningful use and patient centered medical home certification.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Active Pennsylvania licensure for a Licensed Practical Nurse.

• Current CPR and Narcan certification.

• Knowledge of computer software applications (Microsoft Office Applications, others).

• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation as it relates to correspondence necessary to perform essential job functions.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic to make calculations, balance and reconcile figures necessary, and make changes accurately.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Skill in operating office equipment.
• Ability to critically think which means the ability to think clearly and rationally about what to do or what to believe; understand logical connections between ideas; and identify, construct, and evaluate arguments
• Ability to travel to multiple work sites as needed throughout the workweek.
• Ability to work in, and respond to demanding environment.
• Ability to communicate well and in a caring and supportive manner with individuals of all backgrounds.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to sort and file materials correctly by alphabetic or numeric systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mental/Physical Requirements: Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with a Licensed Practical Nurse position such as:

• Frequent and prolonged work at a computer and/or on the phone for extended periods with repetitive typing and motion with arm and hand
• Requires correct vision and hearing to normal range.
• Occasional bending, stooping, crouching, or kneeling.
• Frequent standing and walking.
• Frequent turning and reaching.
• Frequent use of common PPE/safety equipment.
• Constant exposure to disease, infection, virus, blood, and bodily fluids.
• Travel between work sites with exposure to weather conditions on average 50% of position FTE
• Frequent competing demands, frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: Where permitted by applicable law, candidates must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities or for a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance

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