Licensed Practical Nurse

Hopscotch Primary Care•Shelby, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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 in clinic during business hours.

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

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