Night Shift ER LPN

Sage Health • Mobile, AL

380d

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Sage Health will be responsible for providing direct patient care and triaging patient calls to prioritize medical care based on the severity of conditions. This role involves collaborating with healthcare providers to implement care plans, educate patients, and ensure high-quality healthcare delivery, particularly for geriatric populations.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program.
• Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the States of Alabama and Mississippi (Compact Licensure).
• Minimum Experience: 5 years.
• CPR and first aid certification required.
• Experience with EMR.
• Phlebotomy (blood draw) experience.
• Professional demeanor and communication skills.
• Organized and attentive to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Resourcefulness in problem solving.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Active Listening skills are essential.
• IV Therapy Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the provider through data collection concerning the physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of patients according to practice standards and policy/procedure.
• Implement age-appropriate interventions based on individual patient's needs as directed by the provider.
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of care given in progressing patients toward desired outcomes.
• Provide ongoing education and reinforcement of care plans developed by the Provider based on identified health and education needs and the condition and age of the patient.
• Demonstrate teamwork in the delivery of patient care.
• Assist the Provider with triaging of patient portal messages.
• Triage phone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls.
• Make calls to pharmacy, diagnostic facilities, etc. as required by the Provider.
• Provision of basic wound care.
• Perform suture/staple removal and dressing changes as indicated.
• Medication reconciliation at point of care.
• Preparation of prior prescription authorization requests for provider to review and finalize.
• Manage/monitor provider's clinical inbox in the EHR and triage as necessary per the direction of the provider.
• Assist with preparation of clinical components for Provider review and finalization.
• Preparation of medication refills for Provider review and finalization.
• Assist in blood draws and IV insertions for fluid infusion under the supervision of the Provider.
• Participate in center interdisciplinary team meetings related to patient care plans and outcomes of identified patients.
• Ensure the overall quality of healthcare for each patient.
• Ensure patient electronic health records are updated with the most recent medical treatments and records from outside facilities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits with generous employer provided contributions to offset per paycheck premium costs.
• 3 different medical plan options including 2 PPO options and a CDHP plan with a $500/month HSA contribution.
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Savings Accounts (FSAs).
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal support and work-life benefits.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability benefits.
• Optional voluntary life insurance is also offered.
• A 401k retirement plan offered through Transamerica.
• Flexible time off including PTO, 7 paid company holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree