LPN/LVN Diabetes Program, CareBridge

Elevance Health•Nashville, TN

23h•Remote

About The Position

The LPN/LVN Diabetes Program role at CareBridge Health is responsible for examining and treating patients under the direction of a physician. The position supports individuals with diabetes through nursing interventions and coaching in accordance with scope of practice and standing orders. The role is virtual full-time, with in-person training sessions required. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the posting location unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. The work shift is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The associate engages with patients by phone for up to 80% of the shift and must have reliable internet. CareBridge Health is part of Elevance Health's Carelon business and serves individuals in home and community-based settings.

Requirements

LPN/LVN qualification and at least 2 years of experience as an LPN/LVN, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Active, current LPN/LVN Compact license in the applicable state(s).
Reliable internet.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Experience treating and educating individuals with diabetes.
Experience with telephonic triage.
Acute care experience, such as urgent care or emergency room experience.
Prior medical-surgical or clinic experience.

Responsibilities

Review patient medical records, interview patients, and record vital signs.
Provide nursing interventions and coaching in accordance with the scope of practice and standing orders.
Facilitate patient transfers to an alternate level of care as needed.
Document using standard templates.
Engage with patients by phone for up to 80% of the shift.
Provide a high level of customer service.