Triage LPN

Concordia Lutheran Ministries and Affiliates•Winfield Township, PA

8d•Remote

About The Position

Concordia Visiting Nurses is a Medicare-certified, state licensed, Medicaid approved home health agency operating in nine Western Pennsylvania counties. For well over a decade, Concordia Visiting Nurses has provided high-quality skilled nursing, palliative care, and a variety of therapy services to our patients. Our goal is to deliver quality home health services, in good faith, to those who entrust themselves to our care and to minister to the unique needs of each individual with respect, dignity, and compassion. We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well! Concordia Visiting Nurses is seeking a dedicated and adaptable Triage Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team! As a Triage Licensed Practical Nurse you’ll play a key role in coordinating and overseeing patient care. You’ll have the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment, making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and the well-being of our community. This is a 32 hour per month part-time/casual position. We value flexibility and work-life balance, so the role allows for some variation in hours to meet both the needs of our patients and your personal schedule.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse with a current valid Pennsylvania license
Knowledge of OASIS [Outcome and Assessment Information Set] guidance required
Minimum of two [2] years of current experience as a professional nurse in a medical/surgical environment
Reliable, independent means of transportation.
Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and drive a vehicle with insurance limits as established by the state.

Nice To Haves

one [1] year of home health experience preferred

Responsibilities

Practices within the established scope of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in accordance with applicable state regulations, organizational policies, and procedures.
Reviews and approves the referral for accuracy and completeness.
Reviews and processes clinical workflow tasks.
Triages patients using telecommunications methods, including telephone and HIPAA-compliant virtual communication platforms (e.g., secure Microsoft Teams meetings or other approved telehealth systems), to assess patient needs and determine the appropriate level of care.
Communicates clinical findings, patient concerns, and care recommendations to physicians and interdisciplinary staff to ensure timely, coordinated care.
Assesses patient signs and symptoms via telecommunications, monitors responses to treatments/medications, and reports significant physical or emotional conditions to the physician.