Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), PACE Program , Part-time

HOSPICE SAVANNAH INC • Savannah, GA

43d • Onsite

About The Position

The PACE LPN provides general nursing care to PACE participants, executes nursing interventions under the supervision of the PACE primary care providers and nursing leadership staff, and evaluates and triages participant medical conditions in the PACE clinic and by telephone, following established protocols and standing orders, and escalates findings to the RN or primary care provider for clinical assessment and decision-making. The PACE LPN reinforces nursing education with participants, caregivers, and PACE staff based on teaching plans established by the RN or primary care provider and is responsible for scheduling participant appointments for PACE Clinic referrals made to medical specialists and ancillary care providers in the community.

Requirements

• Current LPN license in good standing to practice in Georgia (CMS required).
• One year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or, in the absence of such experience, receive appropriate training from PACE on working with a frail or elderly population before providing direct patient care to PACE participants independently. Relevant experience must be within the last 3 years. (CMS required)
• Demonstrated competency in venipuncture and blood specimen collection, including proper specimen handling, labeling, and processing.
• Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by PACE before working independently. (CMS required)
• Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have up-to-date immunizations and vaccines before engaging in participant care. (CMS required)
• Have not been convicted of criminal offenses involving Medicaid, Medicare, other health insurance or health care programs, or social services programs under title XX of the Act. (CMS required)
• Have not been excluded from participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs. (CMS required)
• Have not been convicted of criminal offenses pertaining to physical, sexual, drug, or alcohol abuse. (CMS required)
• Strong LPN clinical knowledge with the ability to perform nursing interventions, administer medications safely, and triage participant needs independently, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Knowledge of the clinical and psychosocial needs of a frail or elderly population, including the ability to recognize and respond to changes in participant status.
• Strong care coordination and case management skills, particularly during care transitions, with the ability to collaborate effectively within an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• High degree of accountability, sound independent clinical judgment, and strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and frequent interruptions.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 3 years LPN clinical experience.
• Experience working in Electronic Health Records (EHRs).
• BLS certified.
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and knowledge of PACE regulatory and organizational documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides general nursing care to PACE participants.
• Executes nursing interventions under the supervision of PACE primary care providers and nursing leadership staff.
• Evaluates and triages participant medical conditions in the PACE clinic and by telephone, following established protocols and standing orders.
• Escalates findings to the RN or primary care provider for clinical assessment and decision-making.
• Reinforces nursing education with participants, caregivers, and PACE staff based on teaching plans established by the RN or primary care provider.
• Schedules participant appointments for PACE Clinic referrals made to medical specialists and ancillary care providers in the community.
• Participates in the nursing on-call rotation to provide after-hours and weekend call coverage to PACE participants.

What This Job Offers

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