What are the responsibilities and job description for the PACE Licensed Practical Nurse position at VALIR PACE LLC?
Valir PACE provides integrated medical and social services to our most vulnerable seniors, helping to unlock their full potential. We are looking for team members who are energized by working in diverse teams toward our shared purpose. Those eager to drive groundbreaking innovation, and who will interact with those we serve and those who serve them in a spirit of understanding and compassion.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive pay, retention and referral bonuses
- Outstanding Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid day off for your birthday
- 401K Company match on day one
- Company paid life insurance
- Generous PTO
- Career development opportunities
- Employee Recognition
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Qualifications:Job Summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care to PACE participants in the home, center, and clinic in accordance with the participant’s Plan of Care, provider orders, organizational policies, and LPN scope of practice. The LPN works closely with the RN Care Coordinator (RNCC) and interdisciplinary team (IDT) to support safe, coordinated, participant-centered care. This position provides in-home nursing visits, clinical and home care support, participant/family education, and participates in the organization’s on-call rotation.
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Provide nursing services and interventions as outlined in the participant’s Plan of Care and/or provider orders.
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Provide scheduled and PRN nursing visits in participants’ homes and provide nursing support in the center and clinic as needed.
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Monitor participant condition, identify changes or concerns, and promptly communicate findings to the RNCC and appropriate IDT members.
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Support the RNCC and IDT with nursing follow-up, care coordination, and implementation of participant care plans.
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Administer medications and treatments as ordered and provide participant and caregiver education.
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Collaborate with home care, clinic, nursing, and other clinical staff to support continuity of care.
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Assist with completing home care assessments and recommendations.
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Participate in the on-call rotation and respond to participant/caregiver needs in accordance with established on-call procedures and scope of practice.
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Complete accurate and timely documentation of visits, participant contacts, interventions, and follow-up.
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Participate in IDT meetings, staff training, competency activities, quality improvement initiatives, and other assigned activities.
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Maintain professional licensure and required competencies.
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Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education, Licenses, Certifications and Experience
- Current Oklahoma LPN License without restrictions
- Either one year working with the frail and elderly population or approved training.
- Current CPR certification
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to speak, hear, and read English.
- Lift up to 100lbs. from floor to 19” and from 19” to 25” (occasional)
- Walk up to .25 miles (frequent)
- Sustained forward bending in sitting (occasional)
- Push/Pull up to 100 lbs of force at 36” (occasional)
- Repetitive squat motion (occasional)
- Ability to stand (constant), sit (occasional), sustained squat (occasional), kneeling (occasional)
- Full body range of motion (constant)
- Front carry – two handed carry of 25lbs. up to 20 feet (occasional)
- Balance (occasional) in walking, standing, carrying, moving patients, and equipment, etc.