Triage Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN Part Time

AdamsPlace

5h•Remote

About The Position

The Triage LPN answers, monitors, and returns calls/communications related to Caris Healthcare patients working under the supervision of an RN and/or in consultation with or under the direction of Physicians or Nurse Practitioners. The role requires recognition of physical, psychosocial, and spiritual aspects of care, and accurate identification of patients with at-risk conditions, while supporting all triage processes. The LPN must operate within the LPN scope of practice as defined by the Board of Nursing and Caris Healthcare policies and procedures. While the LPN may contribute to nursing assessment and development of a plan of care, they may not independently assess or make clinical decisions based on their singular clinical judgment. This is a remote position with a flexible schedule, requiring availability to work weekends from 8am to 4pm and as needed. Caris Healthcare's mission is to provide hospice care with grace, supporting team members, patients, and families with compassion, accountability, respect, integrity, and service. The company fosters a mission-driven culture where all team members commit to The Better Way, a set of promises made to each other and customers.

Requirements

Current Compact state LPN licensure or licensure for the following states: TN, SC, MO, VA, GA
Home Health and or Hospice Experience, required.
Graduate of an accredited school of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing
2-years of relevant experience in nursing and/or telephone triage

Nice To Haves

Post-acute provider experience preferred

Responsibilities

Addresses patient calls after hours concerning a wide range of symptom/side effect related and other patient care in a timely manner.
Asks appropriate questions to assist in the collection/identification of patient’s symptom and side effect management inquiries.
Recognizes changes in the patient's status and need for care.
Identifies urgency of patient symptoms/side effects and addresses them appropriately, aggressively managing to prevent unnecessary emergency department and hospital use.
Responds to emergency situations/calls and coordinates care/EMS response, as necessary.
Collaborates with Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Registered Nurses to discuss patient care needs that cannot be independently and appropriately addressed using current orders.
Completes on call log and distributes to appropriate Caris branch locations by end of shift each night.
Provides clear education to patients and caregivers including verifying understanding of plan of care within LPN scope of practice.
Counsels patients, family, and/or caregiver about side effects of medication (within LPN scope), applicable referrals, as well as available community resources
Assists with obtaining prescription refills if needed.
Performs charting and updating of records in the EMR as expected.
Acts as a resource for healthcare team, patients, caregivers, and external agencies/organizations
Participates in and initiates performance improvement activities as requested.