Description
The LPN Care Coordinator identifies all patients of Thompson's Family and Internal Medicine practices who are admitted to and discharged from local hospitals, Emergency Departments and Nursing Homes. Contacts specified patients to perform medication reconciliation (via phone or in person) within 48 hours of discharge, schedules follow-up appointments within five (5) days of discharge, collects all relevant inpatient or other documentation ensuring these are in place for morning huddles and identifies patients who could benefit from long term care coordination referring them to the RN Care Managers.
Full time, days
This role may have future opportunity for hybrid work environment.
Benefits:
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement up to $6000/year
- Contribution and match on Retirement Plan
- Five weeks paid time off
- Access to Success coaches
- Free parking
Required Job Specific Competencies:
- Provide on-site and telephone medication reconciliation to recently discharged patients
- Interact closely with clinical teams to identify gaps and improve clinical outcomes for patients with chronic conditions
- Support Thompson Practices quality programs, including PCMH and Diabetes Recognition program
Qualifications:
- Current New York State LPN license required
- CPR/BLS certification
- Proficient in the use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR); ability to create reports on own
- Competent in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Education:
- Graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing required
Experience:
- 3- 5 years of clinical nursing experience preferred
- Experience with the adult patient population preferred
- Community health nursing experience preferred
- Electronic Medical Record experience required
Company Culture:
Thompson Health has a culture of empowerment. At Thompson, interdisciplinary teams come together to improve care, your suggestions are welcomed and your ideas are part of the solution. Three of our executives have an RN background so we understand the importance of the patient experience! Place yourself in an environment where your growth is supported, your contributions valued and your successes celebrated.
Position Pay Range: $23.00-31.00/hour
Starting Pay: Based on experience
Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply
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