Licensed Practical Nurse

Hopscotch Primary Care•Weaverville, NC

12d•$30 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

At Hopscotch Primary Care, we believe great healthcare should be accessible to all people across all communities. Today, almost 20% of Americans live in a rural community, yet only 11% of physicians practice in those same communities. We are on a mission to transform healthcare in rural America. We provide high-quality primary care tailored to meet the needs of our patients through our robust care model and comprehensive care team, delivering care in our clinics, and across settings, and wrapping resources around the patients who need them most. Our patients and the care teams who serve them sit at the center of everything we do at Hopscotch. Hopscotch Primary Care takes a team approach to serve patient needs and provide the best care possible. Our goal is to provide the care each of us would want for ourselves or for our family members, in the right setting, and at the right time. Today, we are serving thousands of patients in our value-based care model and the number is growing every day. If you want to bring your experience, skill and passion to make a lasting impact in healthcare, we’d like to meet you. ABOUT HOPSCOTCH PRIMARY CARE At Hopscotch Primary Care, we believe great healthcare should be accessible to all people across all communities. Today, almost 20% of Americans live in a rural community, yet only 11% of physicians practice in those same communities. We are on a mission to transform healthcare in rural America. We provide high-quality primary care tailored to meet the needs of our patients through our robust care model and comprehensive care team, delivering care in our clinics, and across settings, and wrapping resources around the patients who need them most. Our patients and the care teams who serve them sit at the center of everything we do at Hopscotch. Hopscotch Primary Care takes a team approach to serve patient needs and provide the best care possible. Our goal is to provide the care each of us would want for ourselves or for our family members, in the right setting, and at the right time. Today, we are serving thousands of patients in our value-based care model and the number is growing every day. If you want to bring your experience, skill and passion to make a lasting impact in healthcare, we’d like to meet you. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will perform an important function of the organization and care delivery model. High levels of flexibility, commitment, attention to detail, and problem-solving are required to be successful. You will be expected to build relationships with Hopscotch care team members and patients. LPNs will work closely and collaboratively with their teammates to greet and room Hopscotch patients. LPNs will be expected to assist in assessing patients’ health conditions, including performing routine diagnostic testing during appointments. This role is based primarily in clinic during business hours. The location for this position is Weaverville, NC. Compensation range for this full-time position is between $30 - $34 per hour depending on clinic location and candidate experience/qualifications.

Requirements

A minimum 2 years of experience as a LPN, primary care experience strongly preferred
Active LPN Licensure in North Carolina
BLS Certification required
EMR experience and proficiency required, athenahealth experience preferred
Strong communication skills and customer service orientation
Demonstrated problem-solving skills, accountability, and a flexible, positive attitude
US work authorization
Driving and Motor Vehicle Compliance
Driving is an essential function of this role. Employees in this position are required to operate a personal or company vehicle for business purposes. As a condition of employment, candidates must:
Possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver’s license
Provide and maintain current documentation of vehicle registration and proof of insurance
Maintain a driving record that meets company standards
Consent to and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check prior to employment and at intervals determined by the company

Nice To Haves

EMR experience and proficiency required, athenahealth experience preferred
primary care experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a RN, APP, and/or physician, evaluates outcomes, consults with other health team members as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
Delivers an exceptional patient experience, and helps patients prepare for their provider visit
Maintains current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and his/her clinical condition.
Delivers patient screenings per protocols
Follows the medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors
Conducts routine quality control checks, including infection control measures, equipment QAs, and checks for expired medication and supplies
Ensures exam rooms are stocked, clean, safe, and ready for patient visits
Provides telephone triage per approved triage protocols and follows escalation pathways
Under direction of a Provider, offer LPN appropriate “visits”, including but not limited to: administering vaccinations, performing procedures, ABI, spirometry, EKGs, etc. (depending on local laws and regulations)
Performs waived laboratory testing
Schedules diagnostic testing and prior authorization
Administers Social Determinants of Health Screenings and addresses identified needs.
Develop trusted relationships with patients by providing support and advocacy to help achieve health goals
Help patients access resources in the community to address social and economic needs
Identify high priority needs to ensure patient satisfaction and positive outcomes, and work with the care team to develop plans and take action to address those needs
Facilitate communication across all parties (Patient, Hopscotch team, community providers, family, etc)
Applies or assists with the application of durable medical equipment
Participates in care team meetings to discuss patient care and clinic operations
Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, the LPN will participate in the nursing process related to assessing, planning, and implementation of nursing activities
Supporting patients in the community through home visits
Other duties, as assigned
All LPN duties will follow the LPN scope of practice in which the LPN provides patient care