Float Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Clinic

2 days ago

Clinic Quality Analyst RN or LPN

Job Description: Clinic Quality Analyst Clinic Quality Analyst Job Summary: The Clinic Quality Analyst supports the Rural Health Clinic operations and quality improvement by driving care gap closures, improving patient outcomes, and ensuring compliance with performance metrics and payer incentive programs. Responsible for ensuring that healthcare providers and the rural health clinic deliver the highest quality care possible by meeting standards of care (including CMS measures, care gap closures, clinic quality measures etc.) and ensure patient care and documentation needs are met for optimal reimbursement. Analyze data related to clinical performance, identify areas with opportunities for improvement, and develop strategies to address these issues, implement strategies and evaluate effectiveness of these strategies. Work directly with medical professionals and the organization’s leadership team. Collaborate with Rural Health Clinic staff. Leadership, and providers to implement policies and or procedures to improve quality measures. Strive to improve the quality of patient care through a variety of methods including audits, assessments, evaluations, etc. Clinic Quality Analyst Shift Availability: Full time Day shift Clinic Quality Analyst Benefits: Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance Health Savings Account Flex Spending Account/Dependent Care Spending Account 403 (b) Retirement Plan- up to 4% employer contribution Earned Time Off Life Insurance- Employer Paid Long-Term Disability/ Short-Term Disability-Employer paid Voluntary Life & AD&D Free 24-hour fitness center Hospital Indemnity MASA- Medical Transportation Solutions Clinic Quality Analyst Essential Accountabilities: Identify, track, and prioritize care gaps and quality measures through the Electronic Medical Record and payor data. Provide ongoing support to the clinic team by identifying and correcting documentation needs. Assist the clinic with identifying patient care opportunities for upcoming scheduled patients. Maintain, track, analyze, and correct data of care gap closures and quality measures. Concurrent chart auditing to identify opportunities, completeness and accuracy including but not limited to: documentation requirements for reimbursement, standards of care met, adherence to policies, procedures, order sets Identify trends and opportunities to determine areas of needs including but not limited to provider educational needs, program development, EHR/documentation changes, revision or development of order sets, policies and/or standard procedures/guidelines, additional reimbursement opportunities Review programs and patient care to ensure that medical care is effective, efficient, and in-line with the evidence-based standards of care Work with billing department to review current billing processes and identify billing opportunities for additional charges as well as documentation needs for billing and develop and implement necessary actions. Monitor the effectiveness of changes that were implemented Participate in quality improvement projects such as developing new methods for measuring quality, data entry, and identifying opportunities for improvement. Create reports summarizing findings and providing recommendations for improvements in care or procedures Assist in developing protocols, standards, and guidelines for nursing staff and other healthcare workers Develop and implement quality improvement plans, track and report quality indicators, and participate in quality improvement initiatives Enter opportunities/incidents into the Risk Management software as necessary Report data and information to the appropriate leaders and/or committees Clinic Quality Analyst Organization Accountabilities: Completion of Healthstreams education by designated due date Attends required staff/department/organization’s meetings Demonstrates strong, clear communication skills Upholds the C.A.R.E. Values of McPherson Center for Health Exhibits professionalism at all times. Maintains confidentiality as required by HIPPA regulations. Participates in the professional development of self and team members. Clinic Quality Analyst Qualifications: Licenses and Certifications: Current registered nursing license in the state of KS Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse BLS Working Conditions: Hazardous Working Conditions: OSHA Category 1: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials. Environmental Surroundings: Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise. Examples: patient care providers and laboratory technicians. Physical Working Conditions: Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs). We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

1 week ago

LPN Patient Navigator

Job Description: LPN Patient Navigator LPN Patient Navigator Job Summary: Under general supervision of the Nursing Supervisor the Triage position performs care coordination and professional nursing functions to assess the severity of the patient’s health concerns using protocols and algorithms in a manner that provides patient dispositions to emergency care, clinic provider appointments, and triage nurse clinic services within the scope of the licensed practice. The Triage staff member will support providers in triaging all walk in patients. Candidates should have a strong community health/public health orientation. LPN Patient Navigator Shift Availability: Full Time LPN Patient Navigator Benefits: Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance Health Savings Account Flex Spending Account/Dependent Care Spending Account 403 (b) Retirement Plan- up to 4% employer contribution Earned Time Off Extended Illness Bank-Hospital contribution Life Insurance- Employer Paid Long-Term Disability/ Short-Term Disability-Employer paid Voluntary Life & AD&D Free 24-hour fitness center Hospital Indemnity MASA- Medical Transportation Solutions LPN Patient Navigator Essential Accountabilities: The Triage staff member will be part of a care coordination team supporting general care processes alongside the providers. Triage staff member will schedule/direct patient telephone calls, including walk-in patients requesting health care services. Evaluates and assesses patient’s health care needs based on patient’s signs and symptoms utilizing established triage protocols and guidelines. Obtains appropriate input and direction from the provider as needed to determine best clinical course of action and recommendations for specific patient health care needs. Accurately documents symptoms/complaints, advice provided and patient/caller response. Follows policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure consistency and departmental effectiveness as well as improve health care outcomes of patients/callers and their access to appropriate health care. Coordinate and schedule future, same-day, and walk-in appointments on the provider schedules. Utilize triage protocols appropriately. Monitor patient flow in clinic; ensure that patients receive all recommended services in a timely manner. As needed, perform other nursing functions as assigned. Assist providers with special procedures as needed. Assist with prescription refills and communications per protocol. Assures that pertinent medical information is forwarded to proper departments as needed for continuity of patient care. Documents in electronic health record (EHR), triage assessment, plan, implementation, and evaluation, follow-up. Completes other duties as assigned by Nursing director. Track patients that “no show” for appointments. Set up new patients for appointments and do all required new patient paperwork. LPN Patient Navigator Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Must have knowledge of disease processes, normal growth, and development of all age groups. Must possess community health knowledge. Must operate with culturally sensitivity with respect to working with persons and groups of diverse racial, ethnic, economic, and social backgrounds. General computer skills required. Experience with EHR systems. Ability to maintain a positive attitude with changing conditions. Ability to work in a fast-paced department and handle multiple tasks, work with interruptions, and deal effectively with confidential information. Seeks out available resources to resolve problems Possess strong verbal and writing communication skills. Possess a professional and mature demeanor. Ability to work effectively under pressure by prioritizing work activities. Ability to function independently as well as the ability to work as part of a team. LPN Patient Navigator Qualifications: Education: Minimum Required: Minimum 2 years of healthcare experience Certified Nurses aide/Medication aide/or Medical assistant Experience: Previous experience in rural health clinic preferred. Triage experience of a least 1 year preferred. Skills: Proven leadership, physician relations and communication skills. LPN Patient Navigator Licenses/ Certifications: Currently CPR certified. Environmental Surroundings: Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise. Examples: patient care providers and laboratory technicians. Physical Working Conditions: Sitting, stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs) We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

2 weeks ago

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) OB Clinic

Job Description Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) OB Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse Job Summary: The LPN functions and participates in the multi-disciplinary process of providing care and treatment to patients and providers clinical support and technical assistance to the professional medical and other staff. Provides the highest attainable quality of individualized nursing care for each patient to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment in which the patient’s physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs are assessed and met during any stage of illness. Licensed Practical Nurse Shift Availability: Full Time Days Licensed Practical Nurse Benefits: Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance Health Savings Account Flex Spending Account/Dependent Care Spending Account 403 (b) Retirement Plan- up to 4% employer contribution Earned Time Off Extended Illness Bank-Hospital contribution Life Insurance- Employer Paid Long-Term Disability/ Short-Term Disability-Employer paid Voluntary Life & AD&D Free 24-hour fitness center Hospital Indemnity MASA- Medical Transportation Solutions Licensed Practical Nurse Position Responsibilities: Consistent patient centered; caring disposition is a must for this position Knowledgeable of the scope of practice for all nursing disciplines as described by the Nursing Practice Act Demonstrates the ability to effectively organize and prioritize work and utilize available resources to assist with efficient patient flow in the clinic Demonstrates understanding of appropriate nurse to provider ratios, skill levels, and cost effectiveness strategies Actively assists with routine clinic tasks. Utilizes established methods to ensure consistency in maintaining emergency supplies, stock medications, immunizations, forms, sterile instrument inventory, equipment, and appropriate exam room inventory, etc. Assists in the orientation and education of new nursing employees Utilizes the health center Performance Improvement processes in identifying the center needs related to any aspect of patient care and customer service Demonstrates flexibility in work roles and schedules to meet the changing needs of the center Maintains awareness of new information applicable to job, i.e. policies, meeting minutes, procedures, memos, and protocols Utilizes slow time constructively to enhance center operations and assists other departments when time and workload permits Maintains professional appearance; follows established dress code Promptly informs supervisor of real or potential clinic problems Maintains confidentiality of patients and staff Ability to identify own areas of needed improvement and formulates goals to work toward. Utilizes appropriate methods to deal with stressful situations Understands and supports organizational goals Meets work schedules, fulfills responsibilities and commitments, i.e. attendance, punctuality, dependability, initiative, productivity and efficiency. Direct and Indirect Patient Care / Clinic Responsibilities: Follows protocol and perform accurate and thorough workups and check-ins of all patients Accurately assesses current status as well as preventive health status and communicates needs to provider Assists with patient education based on assessment of patient needs and clinic standards of nursing care and documents in patient record Provides skilled nursing care as demonstrated by safely and accurately performing technical skills (sterile dressings, EKGs, pulmonary treatments, etc.) and the safe, accurate administration of medications, IV fluids, and immunizations Anticipates the needs of providers related to patient visits, and assists providers with patient care Assumes role of advocate to ensure health needs are met including responding to patient phone messages and requests in a timely and professional manner Documents all provider orders, nursing actions, and interventions on patient record consistent with organizational policies Assists with triage patients on-site and via telephone for appropriateness and timeliness of care per provider preference Knowledgeable of and follows all established Infection Control guidelines and OSHA standards and participates in staff training events Performs proper handling and labeling of all test samples according to organizational policies Keeps patients/families informed of situations that affect patient's clinic visit; i.e. extended waiting times, seeing provider other than originally scheduled, etc. Able to perform effectively and appropriately in emergency situations Performs other duties as assigned or requested Licensed Practical Nurse Qualifications: Education: Minimum Required: Completion of a LPN / LVN accredited program Experience: Minimum Required: Minimal/No Experience; Preferred: One to two years of experience Licensed Practical Nurse Skills: Good communication skills Good organizational and time management skills Computer skills related to word and outlook. Licensure/Certification: Current LPN license in the state of Kansas BLS verification within 6 months of hiring Age Specific Skills: Age of Patient Population Served: Infant (29 days-less than 1 year) Pediatric (1-12 years) Adolescent (13-17 years) Adult (18-64 years) Geriatric (65 years and older) Hazardous Working Conditions: OSHA Category 1: Tasks that involve exposure to bloody, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials. Environmental Surroundings: Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise. Examples: patient care providers and laboratory technicians. Physical Working Conditions: Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs). Examples: Nurses, LPNs, and physical therapists. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

3 weeks ago

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Clinic

Job Description Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse Job Summary: The LPN functions and participates in the multi-disciplinary process of providing care and treatment to patients and providers clinical support and technical assistance to the professional medical and other staff. Provides the highest attainable quality of individualized nursing care for each patient to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment in which the patient’s physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs are assessed and met during any stage of illness. Licensed Practical Nurse Shift Availability: Full Time Days Licensed Practical Nurse Benefits: Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance Health Savings Account Flex Spending Account/Dependent Care Spending Account 403 (b) Retirement Plan- up to 4% employer contribution Earned Time Off Extended Illness Bank-Hospital contribution Life Insurance- Employer Paid Long-Term Disability/ Short-Term Disability-Employer paid Voluntary Life & AD&D Free 24-hour fitness center Hospital Indemnity MASA- Medical Transportation Solutions Licensed Practical Nurse Position Responsibilities: Consistent patient centered; caring disposition is a must for this position Knowledgeable of the scope of practice for all nursing disciplines as described by the Nursing Practice Act Demonstrates the ability to effectively organize and prioritize work and utilize available resources to assist with efficient patient flow in the clinic Demonstrates understanding of appropriate nurse to provider ratios, skill levels, and cost effectiveness strategies Actively assists with routine clinic tasks. Utilizes established methods to ensure consistency in maintaining emergency supplies, stock medications, immunizations, forms, sterile instrument inventory, equipment, and appropriate exam room inventory, etc. Assists in the orientation and education of new nursing employees Utilizes the health center Performance Improvement processes in identifying the center needs related to any aspect of patient care and customer service Demonstrates flexibility in work roles and schedules to meet the changing needs of the center Maintains awareness of new information applicable to job, i.e. policies, meeting minutes, procedures, memos, and protocols Utilizes slow time constructively to enhance center operations and assists other departments when time and workload permits Maintains professional appearance; follows established dress code Promptly informs supervisor of real or potential clinic problems Maintains confidentiality of patients and staff Ability to identify own areas of needed improvement and formulates goals to work toward. Utilizes appropriate methods to deal with stressful situations Understands and supports organizational goals Meets work schedules, fulfills responsibilities and commitments, i.e. attendance, punctuality, dependability, initiative, productivity and efficiency. Direct and Indirect Patient Care / Clinic Responsibilities: Follows protocol and perform accurate and thorough workups and check-ins of all patients Accurately assesses current status as well as preventive health status and communicates needs to provider Assists with patient education based on assessment of patient needs and clinic standards of nursing care and documents in patient record Provides skilled nursing care as demonstrated by safely and accurately performing technical skills (sterile dressings, EKGs, pulmonary treatments, etc.) and the safe, accurate administration of medications, IV fluids, and immunizations Anticipates the needs of providers related to patient visits, and assists providers with patient care Assumes role of advocate to ensure health needs are met including responding to patient phone messages and requests in a timely and professional manner Documents all provider orders, nursing actions, and interventions on patient record consistent with organizational policies Assists with triage patients on-site and via telephone for appropriateness and timeliness of care per provider preference Knowledgeable of and follows all established Infection Control guidelines and OSHA standards and participates in staff training events Performs proper handling and labeling of all test samples according to organizational policies Keeps patients/families informed of situations that affect patient's clinic visit; i.e. extended waiting times, seeing provider other than originally scheduled, etc. Able to perform effectively and appropriately in emergency situations Performs other duties as assigned or requested Licensed Practical Nurse Qualifications: Education: Minimum Required: Completion of a LPN / LVN accredited program Experience: Minimum Required: Minimal/No Experience; Preferred: One to two years of experience Licensed Practical Nurse Skills: Good communication skills Good organizational and time management skills Computer skills related to word and outlook. Licensure/Certification: Current LPN license in the state of Kansas BLS verification within 6 months of hiring Age Specific Skills: Age of Patient Population Served: Infant (29 days-less than 1 year) Pediatric (1-12 years) Adolescent (13-17 years) Adult (18-64 years) Geriatric (65 years and older) Hazardous Working Conditions: OSHA Category 1: Tasks that involve exposure to bloody, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials. Environmental Surroundings: Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise. Examples: patient care providers and laboratory technicians. Physical Working Conditions: Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs). Examples: Nurses, LPNs, and physical therapists. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.