Field Nurse (LPN)

ConcertoCare•Amherst, NY

3d•Remote

About The Position

ConcertoCare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to be a core member of a multi-disciplinary Field Team that delivers home- and community-based care to patients with complex needs. This is a great fit for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who is seeking an opportunity for “top of license” clinical practice, a collaborative multidisciplinary team-based approach to care, and an innovative, value-based clinical model focused on caring for patients with complex needs who are inadequately served by traditional healthcare delivery systems. They will also have access to professional development via dedicated clinical education programming and real-time support from on-staff world-class experts in geriatric medicine, palliative care, geriatric psychiatry, clinical pharmacy, care management, and social determinants of health and health equity.

Requirements

Licensed Practice Nurse, unencumbered license certification in the state of employment
Experience providing care for the whole person, including patients living with mental illness and substance use disorders.
Current CPR and BLS certification required
Average to advanced computer & software skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner to locations that may have limited access to public transportation; proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required.
Driver Requirements: Minimum of 5 years licensed. No vehicle-related suspensions, DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene, vehicular manslaughter, felony convictions, or 3+ moving violations in the last 5 years. No more than 2 moving violations or 1 at-fault accident in the last 3 years.
ConcertoCare requires all “frontline workers” to be fully vaccinated and to provide records for validation. Medical or religious exemption will be considered contingent upon the review of appropriate documentation.

Responsibilities

Partners with team members in the development and implementation of clinical treatment plans under the clinical supervision of providers and registered nurses and the direction of team members; includes active engagement and participation in all team meetings.
Supports wrap-around clinical services in the home- and field setting, including delivery of care through co-visits with other team members, assisted telehealth visits with providers and other team members, and independent LPN visits.
Provides clinical services and clinical coordination services as directed by a patient’s clinical risk assessment and clinical care plan and under the clinical supervision of providers, Practice Managers, and RN Case Managers.
Conducts health screenings for newly enrolled patients and on an ongoing basis.
Performs clinical services in the field, including but not limited to wound care dressing changes, phlebotomy, medication review, and patient status checks.
Meets with unable-to-reach patients in their home setting to re-engage patients in the program.
Provides cross-coverage for planned and unplanned absences for team members to ensure that patient care is not interrupted.
Partners with interdisciplinary team members to continuously improve the quality of care, reduce the cost of care, and improve both patient and staff satisfaction.