Remote LPN – Flexible – Connecticut

Flexible remote LPN position

We are looking for a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with an ability to remain calm under pressure. The LPN will be responsible for monitoring patients, performing routine checks, and assisting doctors and nurses.
To be successful as an LPN you should be able to take direction and work well in stressful situations. A good LPN has great observational skills and empathy for patients while remaining professional.

Responsibilities
1. Provide adjunctive treatment support by completing refills for patients in between
appointments, communicating with insurance companies regarding prior authorizations
and medical necessity for medications
2. Communicate with insurance companies regarding medical necessity for treatment (i.e.
Husky authorization forms, insurance pre-approval requirements)
3. Become a delegate for each WP provider within the Prescription Management Program
and pull patient PMPs in a timely manner
a. PMPs should be pulled prior to each scheduled appointment and with each request
of a refill for a controlled substance
4. Report any concerns or errors regarding prescriptions (i.e. incorrectly written scripts,
scripts requiring a diagnosis code, compliance or misuse of medication concerns,
inappropriate use of medications, PMP flags) to the prescribing provider in writing within
the EHR.
5. Chart/document patient concerns or issues with specific descriptions of the history and
complaint. Document in the patient record in accordance with Wholistic Perspective’s
policies, protocols and procedures, the approval or denial granted by the medical director
of any prescription issued by the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse for a controlled
substance in Schedule II or III.
6. Maintain relevant clinical records which meet medical-legal standards including the
standards governing informed consent and prescriptive practice.
7. Communicate with external agencies for collaboration and safety purposes as requested
by the providers of WP
8. Provide case management services on an as needed basis
9. Perform other duties as assigned.
10. Provide a consistent weekly schedule of 40 number of hours per week to be determined
by the Licensed Practical Nurse and communicated to Wholistic Perspective’s owners
and administrative staff
11. Participate in quality assurance activities of Wholistic Perspective as reasonably
requested.
12. Participate in in-service educational programs and compliance activities as reasonably
requested
13. Charting and reporting changes in conditions such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment and takes necessary actions.
14. Answers patients’ calls and determines how to assist them.
15. Records patients’ self reported vital signs such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
16. Works as part of a health care team to assess patient needs, plans and modifies care, and implements interventions.
17. Evaluates nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other health care team members.