LPN - Hospital at Home Springfield
Company: Mercy
Location: Springfield
Posted on: October 25, 2024
Job Description:
Licensed Practical NurseHospital at Home - Springfield
-Overview:The Mercy HaH Patient Associate License Practical Nurse
(LPN) provides day-to-day hospital-based operations and logistics
support to the HaH clinical team. The Patient Associate (LPN) is a
key member of the HaH operations team and is the 'glue' supporting
all hospital-based logistics prior to HaH admission. The LPN is a
high-energy, patient-facing team member who coordinates and
supports an exceptional patient/family experience during the HaH
admission process. The Patient Associate (LPN) utilizes nursing
process to provide patient care under the supervision of the HaH
Admitting MD/APP (the clinician responsible for screening,
consenting, and admitting all HaH patients). Performs duties and
responsibilities in a manner consistent with Mercy HaH mission,
values, and the service standard. The Patient Associate (LPN)
reports operationally to the HaH Director of Clinical Operations
(DCO) who has day-to-day responsibility for HaH operations.
-Qualifications:--- - Education
- High school diploma or GED equivalent:
- Graduate of accredited nursing program - -Licensure: -
- Responsible for maintaining current LPN license within hiring
state with nursing duties performed and must meet all State Board
License requirementsOther:
- Excellent communication skills and detailed oriented
approach.
- Ability to self-organize and prioritize work in a fast-paced,
matrix environment.
- Computer skills: proficiency with Microsoft Office and Teams;
more broadly computer savvy with a demonstrated ability to learn
and navigate multiple systems.
- Attentiveness to HIPAA Confidentiality and Privacy Policies. -
-Preferred Experience:
- 1+ years' experience with patient access and delivery systems,
and/or prior healthcare clinical operations experience strongly
preferred. - -Clinical & Operational Coordination: ---- - -
-Supports the HaH program operations and logistics as the
'on-the-go' hospital-based resource for all day-to-day HaH
activities necessary to support the patient and HaH team prior to
the patient's admission. ---- - - -Maintains patient rights and
confidentiality of patient information in HaH program.--- - -
-Performs HaH assessments as directed by HaH Admitting MD/APP.--- -
- -Facilitates and supports Mercy HaH patient screening and program
enrollment.--- - - -Coordinates all non-clinical activities based
on the "HaH Admission Checklist" including but not limited to the
supplies, technology, and equipment required for the patient to be
admitted. ---- - - -Maintains professional accountability for
provision of HaH patient care for assigned patients and coordinates
care with other Mercy departments.--- - - -Serves as a liaison
under the direction of the HaH Admitting MD/APP to the HaH Hub
(virtual command center) and hospital-based services for the Mercy
HaH program. ---- - - -Coordinates with the HaH Hub to organize
transportation services for all admitted patients.--- - -
-Assembles the HaH 'Take-Home Kit' and any additional required
medical supplies, DME, and/or equipment needs under the direction
of the Admitting MD/APP and/or HaH RN.--- - - -Works cooperatively
with all hospital staff to ensure that patients and family have a
great experience during the HaH admission process. ---- - -
-Communicates with all HaH team members in a timely manner and
responds to requests as they arise. ---- - - -Maintains relevant
HaH knowledge of Scope of Practice and Delegation of limitations
and follows Mercy polices/procedures. -Administrative & Planning:
---- - - -Operational support duties include: HaH 'ready-to-go'
store inventory management, supply ordering, logistics coordination
and facilitation, cleaning/maintaining HaH equipment.--- - -
-Attends Mercy HaH staff meetings, daily team huddles, and other
meetings as requested. ---- - - -Participates in Mercy HaH process
improvement workgroups and works continuously toward improvement
goals.--- - - -Supports service-related and operational initiatives
as they are implemented.--- - - -Miscellaneous tasks include:
copying, email communications, US Postal support, faxing,
documenting work, and other administrative duties required. -We
Offer Great Benefits:Day-one comprehensive health, vision and
dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched
retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to
eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per
pay period! - -We're bringing to life a healing ministry through
compassionate care.At Mercy, our supportive community will be
behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You
will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform
the health care experience through advanced technology and
innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities
grow. Join us and be a part of it all.What Makes You a Good Match
for Mercy? Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us.
Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in
perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative
and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care -
that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit
for you, we encourage you to apply. - -
-EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Keywords: Mercy, Joplin , LPN - Hospital at Home Springfield, Healthcare , Springfield, Missouri
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