Mobile Healthcare Provider LPN/LVN
Location
Louisiana | United States
Job description
Acadian Health, a department of Acadian Ambulance Companies, was founded to deliver on the last mile of healthcare by bridging the gap between patient and provider, offering the highest-quality at-home healthcare. With five decades of mobile healthcare experience through our ambulance division, the Acadian Health mobile community healthcare team members arrive at a patient’s location with the knowledge, skill, and equipment to act as our partners’ eyes, ears, and hands.
The Acadian Health Department is looking for dedicated candidates to hire as full-time Mobile Healthcare Providers - LPN/LVN.
Primary responsibility for the care and management of the clients enrolled in an Acadian Health Program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to environmental assessment, clinical assessment, interaction, and treatment of clients, including facilitating continuity of care by interacting with other members of their interdisciplinary care team. Responsible for participating in medical research and treatment modalities as directed by the Medical Director, and other operational support functions as assigned. Additional duties may include leadership roles and training or mentoring as assigned.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform physical and environmental assessments based on protocols specific to the patient.
- Identify gaps in patient needs that are preventing them from maintaining their health.
- Request assistance from providers and payers to address the needs of patients and track requests to resolution.
- Function in non-traditional settings and provide non-emergency clinical care with a focus on chronic disease management.
- Respond to medical calls, complete patient assessments, and provide clinical care as directed by medical control.
- Conduct environmental assessments in support of the patient's plan of care; identify and report items/actions that contradict the plan of care.
- Provide ongoing interaction with patients in the form of telephone calls and in-person home visits.
- Provide disease-specific education to the patient and/or caregivers in verbal and written formats.
- Regularly communicate with multiple agencies and other members of the Acadian Health team to facilitate continuity of care objectives; ensuring the patient is receiving all available services and proper follow-up. Examples include physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, hospital case managers, social services, area council on aging, and other community service organizations.
- Maintain timely and accurate patient medical records utilizing the electronic health record software.
- Multi-task and make sound decisions in critical situations.
- Participate in activities such as blood pressure or immunization clinics that promote Acadian Companies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Acadian Health Operations Director or Medical Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Required licensure to perform as an LPN or LVN in the state of employment
- IV certification in the state of employment
- Current CPR certification
- Minimum of two years direct patient care experience
- Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective patient coaching
- Ability to adhere to established quality standards
- Familiarity with basic computer applications and functions
- Team-oriented and able to work effectively and efficiently with others
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record in accordance with Acadian’s driving and insurability policies
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree from an accredited college or university
- Previous trainer or instructor experience
- Previous emergency medical experience in either an Emergency Department or Emergency Medical Services
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
- Orientation to job requirements
- Completion of the MHP clinical education program
- Completion of ride along with current MHP
- Clearance to perform issued by a Mobile Healthcare Operations Supervisor
SCHEDULE: Days; 14 hours shifts; 2-2-3 schedule - 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on for the first week and 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off for the second week
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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