A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
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HOME HEALTH - 207151
Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift First Shift (United States of America) Pay Range $22.71 - $34.06 Job Description The LPN Intake Specialist manages and facilitates timely transfer of patients to home health, DME and infusion. This is accomplished by receiving referrals and physician's orders from socials services, case managers, nurses, physicians as well as through Valley Health's hospital EMR. The information is then documented in the home health electronic medical record and communicated to the appropriate personnel. In addition, the LPN Intake Specialist performs ICD coding for all referrals and obtains all necessary face to face documentation whether internal to Valley Health through EPIC or via outside referrals. Experience Experience in Home Health and/or medical/surgical nursing is preferred. Certification & Licensures LPN license or license-eligible in Virginia and/or West Virginia required, based on state of work assignment. Qualifications Strong interpersonal skills and an outgoing personality are required. Strong reading, writing, spelling, grammar, punctuation and mathematical calculation skills. Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status, and interpret the appropriate information needed in order to provide care for the age group of patients served. Benefits At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include: A Zero-Deductible Health Plan Dental and vision insurance Generous Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Retirement Savings Match A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing Membership to
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An Incentive-Based Wellness Program Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more. To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com .
