LPN-Virtual Health, Continuum of Care PRN

It's more than a career, it's a callingWI-REMOTEWorker Type:PRNJob Highlights:These roles are for our Remote Patient Monitoring program. We are looking for a nurse who has a genuine interest in virtual health.The patients on this service receive equipment for them to check daily vitals and respond to symptom / risk screening questions on a device.The LPN role for this program does a review of all the patients on the program each day - looking at their daily vitals / survey responses of the patients and calling them if anything is outside of goal to discuss / reinforce education / escalate to the RN or provider as needed. It can be both outgoing and incoming calls - phone or video.Schedule: No set schedule but minimum requirements are 3 shifts/month. Dept hours are day shift, 7 days/week.A comfort with technology is a must for this position. Experience in triage / virtual health is preferred. This position may be a great fit for a nurse who has great direct patient care / bedside experience but is looking to use those skills in a different way and would prefer more of a care management / patient education centered position vs a skills based one.Job Summary:Provides remote care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or qualified health care provider, functioning within the scope of license.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESCompletes department LPN workflows per department protocols including program referral processing and daily patient metrics review and escalation.Delivers safe and quality care that is in line with provider orders, remote patient monitoring department protocols, and established nursing care standards.Provides documentation that follows the established treatment plan, supports coordination of patient care, meets regulatory requirements, and ensures reimbursement.Communicates with management team, patient care team (including clinical staff and providers), and patient/patient caregiver(s) per department protocols.Uses computer for data collection, documentation, information gathering, and communication.Manages relationships with individuals and departments inside and outside of the ministry structure.Delivers care with customer service and a positive patient care experience at the forefront.Works in constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONGraduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensingEXPERIENCEOne-year licensed practical nurse experienceRemote experience preferred but not requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant use of speech to share information through oral communication.Constant standing and walking.Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Occasional lifting/moving of patients.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Occasional driving.Rare crawling and running.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nurse Licensure Issued by Compact StateWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:2930000218 TelehealthScheduled Weekly Hours:0Benefits:SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.Explore All BenefitsSSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. Apply To this Job Apply for this job