CCC LPN

Salem Clinic P C • Salem, OR

1d • $28 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

As a CCC LPN, you’ll play a meaningful role in supporting patients as they transition from an acute care setting back to their homes and communities. Using your clinical expertise, you’ll connect with patients by phone to review discharge instructions, reconcile medications, and ensure they have the resources and follow-up care they need. You’ll also collaborate closely with primary care providers and community agencies to help create a smooth, safe transition of care. If you’re passionate about patient education, enjoy building supportive relationships, and thrive in a fun, team-oriented environment, this is a wonderful opportunity to make a real difference in patients’ health outcomes every day.

Requirements

• Possession of an Oregon State Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• Ability to meet Oregon standards and scope of practice for LPN work in a variety of nursing roles.
• Two years’ experience working in a medical facility.
• Knowledge of principles and skills needed to provide nursing assessment, patient education, health promotion/wellness, and the development of a focused plan of care.
• Knowledge of common disease processes and preventive care guidelines.
• Knowledge of medications and their effects on patients.
• Knowledge of patient education principles the ability to assist patients in caring for themselves.
• Strong written, verbal, and telephone communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent, sound judgment.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and physicians.
• Ability to use a computer. Proficient keyboarding skills.

Nice To Haves

• 3% wage increase if qualified for Bilingual pay differential program.

Responsibilities

• Assists in activities of care coordination and care management for Salem Clinic patients.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of LPN nursing practice to provide focused patient care planning and coordination.
• Independently develop a focused plan of care prioritizing interventions from patient care plans during transitions of care, for patients identified as high risk, or patients with high ED utilization.
• Utilize reports in Epic and from outside agencies to track patients and discharges from ED, hospital and skilled nursing facilities.
• Utilize nursing judgment to determine content and cadence of outreach to patients.
• Review patient record to identify labs/imaging/mental health/ specialty notes that are pertinent to patient’s current diagnoses/needs and enter standing orders and or communicate needs to the provider.
• Develop strategies and interventions to improve patient’s compliance, understanding with plan of care, and health outcomes.
• Provide medication and allergy reconciliation and related education for understanding of patient’s medical needs and medications.
• Request appointments within appropriate time frame for patient’s needs or as indicated by provider.
• Implement focused plan of care interventions.
• Work in collaboration with Provider and other pertinent care team members regarding patient care plan.
• Evaluate patient progress and response to focused plan of care interventions.
• Communicate status and issues or concerns with appropriate parties.
• Ensure that there is communication with patients, family, and outside members of the care team as appropriate to maximize health outcomes.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan- 10% employer contribution.
• 100% Clinic paid employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans. 50% Clinic paid premiums for part-time employees.
• Free Lab and Imaging services when performed at Salem Clinic for those covered with the Clinic’s medical plan.
• Health Reimbursement Account.
• Life & Long-term Disability Insurance.
• Paid time off & Holiday pay.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Athletic & Weight Management Club Credits.
• Bilingual pay differential program (3% wage increase if qualified).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree