Support Center LPN at Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc

Lexington, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse, Telehealth, Assessment Skills, Nursing Judgment, Communication Skills, Community Health, Hospice Experience, Long-Term Care Experience, Basic Computer Skills, Advanced Computer Skills, Self-Directed, Team Collaboration, Emotional Stress Management, Organizational Policies Compliance, Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description Support Center Licensed Practical Nurse Location: 100% Remote - Applications are open to candidates residing in the following states: Kentucky, Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina Schedule: 4 10-hour shifts per week from 8am-7pm EST - days will vary; every other weekend ** Must have access to reliable high speed internet service ** If hired, this position requires the employee to travel to one of BCN’s Regional Offices in Kentucky prior to the start date to receive equipment and complete required federal I-9 paperwork as part of the pre-employment process. This pre-employment travel is unpaid time and travel costs are at the employee’s expense. At BCN we are committed to a work setting that treats all team members with fairness, dignity, and respect. We offer our team members an opportunity to grow, to develop professionally, and to work in a team environment. You can help our team make a lasting difference for our families. Join #TeamBCN where your work matters and your time is valued. We Offer: Competitive Pay Comprehensive benefits package Remote and Hybrid work opportunities (select positions) Autonomy in your workday Flexible Schedules to support work/life balance (select positions) Mileage Reimbursement for work-related driving Up to 24 days of PTO accrued within the first year of employment 8 Paid Holidays (including day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve) Educational Assistance up to $3,000 per year & College Tuition Discounts Free Continuing Education Credits About the role: The Support Center LPN is a member of the interdisciplinary team who work together to meet the physical, medical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs of BCN’s patients and families facing serious illness. The Support Center LPN performs telehealth triage functions including but not limited to receiving calls; providing phone support; providing interventions utilizing BCN policies, procedures, and protocols; dispatching on-call nurses as needed. The Support Center LPN completes documentation utilizing the EMR, point of service. This role will work under the guidance of the Support Center RN Supervisor. Requirements Is a graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program. Has at least two (2) years of nursing experience. Community Health/Hospice or long-term care experience preferred. Telehealth experience preferred. Is currently licensed as an LPN through the State Board of Nursing. Has excellent assessment, nursing judgment, and communication skills. Able to cope with heightened family emotional stress, and tolerant of individual lifestyles. Complies with accepted professional standards and principles. Complies with strict adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and protocols. Basic computer skills required. Advanced computer skills preferred. Is self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision. Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation and has the ability to work with an interdisciplinary team. Team members will be expected to comply with Bluegrass Care Navigators (BCN) Employee Health, infectious disease, and vaccination policies.

Responsibilities

The Support Center LPN performs telehealth triage functions, including receiving calls and providing phone support. They complete documentation utilizing the EMR and work under the guidance of the Support Center RN Supervisor.