LPN (Outpatient)

Brown Medicine•Providence, RI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY: Provides triage and document review services that require clinical judgement and interpretation and acts as a liaison between the patient and their primary care provider. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Reviews lab results, imaging results, consultation notes, and discharge summaries and identifies those that need to be directed to the respective clinicians for review Triages urgent medical calls Reviews telephone encounters or other communications to the office to identify and prioritize those that require the attention of a clinician Communicates the plan of care to patients as directed by clinicians, including test results, scheduling of specialized tests, setting up home therapies for patient use and other patient education Coordinates care for post-acute services in hospice, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation facilities Administers telephonic screenings for select patients. Reviews coagulation studies and manages anticoagulant therapy according to a clinical algorithm Completes patient forms including disability applications, home nursing applications, and insurance authorizations Attends required meetings and daily huddles Seeks guidance and resources when necessary in care and treatment of patients Adheres to OSHA and other safety requirements Maintains a professional and positive attitude in interactions with patients and other staff members Provides guidance and direction to colleagues and acts as a resource for medical assistants Other job-related duties as deemed necessary MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Pay Range: EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location: 195 Collyer Street - N/A Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type: M-F 8am -5pm Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: No As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself. Company Location Belonging and Engagement Nursing Our Mission

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Responsibilities

Reviews lab results, imaging results, consultation notes, and discharge summaries and identifies those that need to be directed to the respective clinicians for review
Triages urgent medical calls
Reviews telephone encounters or other communications to the office to identify and prioritize those that require the attention of a clinician
Communicates the plan of care to patients as directed by clinicians, including test results, scheduling of specialized tests, setting up home therapies for patient use and other patient education
Coordinates care for post-acute services in hospice, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation facilities
Administers telephonic screenings for select patients.
Reviews coagulation studies and manages anticoagulant therapy according to a clinical algorithm
Completes patient forms including disability applications, home nursing applications, and insurance authorizations
Attends required meetings and daily huddles
Seeks guidance and resources when necessary in care and treatment of patients
Adheres to OSHA and other safety requirements
Maintains a professional and positive attitude in interactions with patients and other staff members
Provides guidance and direction to colleagues and acts as a resource for medical assistants
Other job-related duties as deemed necessary