Nurse / LVN/LPN Job in Lakewood, Colorado / Travel

LPN Clinical Coordinator

Location: Lakewood, Colorado

Job Description:

• Provide in-direct patient care working in an office setting utilizing phone and EMR for home-bound patients.
• Support physicians who travel to patients' homes to provide direct primary patient care.
• Work schedule: Monday - Friday 6:30a-3p/7:30a-4p/8:30a-5p (no call).

Essential Functions:

• Act as a resource for Physicians and Nurse Practitioners in providing care and managing workload.
• Responsible for all nursing duties such as labs, orders, and prescriptions.
• Participate in the nursing plan of care through conversing with patients, implementing care, and reporting outcomes to the assigned Physician or NP.
• Assist in monitoring services and documentation to meet policies and procedures, Medicare, and accreditation guidelines.
• Facilitate communication and follow the plan for education of patients, primary providers, families, and caregivers to meet patients' needs.
• Act as an active member of the team by reporting patient conditions to Physician or NP and attending case conferences as needed.
• Act as a liaison for assuring patient and family satisfaction.
• Contribute to effective patient and customer relationships by assisting patients, families, physicians, and staff to appropriately address and resolve patient issues.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• Current state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• At least one year of experience as an LPN, preferably in home care.
• Ability to be well-organized and detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, clinical applications, lab values, etc.
• Knowledge of operating a computer and computer programs (Microsoft Office, EMR).
• Knowledge of business office procedures and basic office equipment.
• Ability to operate a multi-line telephone system and answer in a pleasant and helpful manner.
• Ability to read, understand, and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.