Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Hours: Salaried
Reports to: Clinical Operations
ABOUT US
Utilize Health is a care management company whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of people with neurological conditions. Our specialized care management program offers a better way to manage brain injury, stroke, and spinal cord injury diagnoses allowing for better continuity of care and reduction of avoidable high-cost services. Utilize Health’s Care Managers and Nurses support members as an advocate through their healthcare journey, assisting them with physical, behavioral, functional, preventative and social determinants of health needs.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for ensuring quality throughout the Utilize Health patient journey. The LPN collaborates with care managers to ensure optimal quality patient care coordination activities. The LPN is responsible for monitoring and intervening to meet patient care measures including gaps in care, hospitalizations, and other clinical indicators aimed at improving health. The LPN responds to clinical escalations from the care management team, creates and reviews comprehensive care plans, and overcomes barriers to care. The LPN assumes responsibility for assisting patients with navigating the healthcare system, providing patient and family education that supports self-management and reduces complications & sequelae, and interventions that address social determinates of health. The LPN acts as a patient advocate in supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction and overall health outcomes.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Member of the Utilize Health multidisciplinary care coordination team, serving as an advocate and educator.
- Provide care coordination, health promotion, care planning and transitional care activities.
- Improve outcomes by reducing hospital and emergency room admission, closing gaps in care, and actively coordinating care of individuals with a diagnosis of stroke, spinal cord injury or brain injury.
- Accurately tracks quality measures and intervenes when there is an opportunity to improve.
- Coordinate care and manage quality measures ensuring Utilize Health program goals are met.
- Perform care coordination activities to include continual assessments of patients’ physical and behavioral health needs, interventions, patient education and development of an individualized care plan with measurable goals that ensure needs are met.
- Ensure patient’s daily medical, behavioral, and environmental needs are planned for and coordinated.
- Demonstrate knowledge of community and care resources.
- Participate in identification & enrollment of appropriate patients.
- Participate in care team huddles, clinical case reviews, triages and warm handoffs.
- Support patient access to care by serving as a liaison between the patient and care providers such as PCPs and specialists.
- Assists in the development and dissemination of patient education including patient action plans.
- Assists in transitions of care from hospital, acute rehab, or other inpatient care settings to home.
- Ensure timely and appropriate documentation in the Electronic Health Record.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain an active Tennessee LPN License.
- Attend all required in-services, continuing education sessions, and annual health requirements.
- Adhere to all OSHA and safety policies and procedures, reporting any unsafe practices or accidents promptly.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy and security.
- Fulfill any other duties as assigned.
BENEFITS:
Utilize Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Supplemental Life, Cancer, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Calm App subscription for mental health support
- Gym membership discounts
QUALIFYING JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Graduated from an accredited LPN Program
- Compact or State of Tennessee Active LPN Licensure
- American Heart Association’s BLS certification for HealthCare Providers required upon hire
- Two years of nursing experience; preference for experience in neurology, disease management, case management, or home health
- Ability to provide in-home visits
- Passion for working with individuals facing neurological challenges
- Demonstrated ability to provide care coordination
- Demonstrated proficiency in care coordination and electronic medical record documentation
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
APPLY
To apply, send your resume and cover letter with the subject “LPN Application” using the link below.