LPN Coordinator - Home Infusion

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This position is responsible for supporting the identification of appropriate Home Infusion candidates and the transitions of care opportunities for the applicable services to be provided. Collaborates with providers, clinic/hospital staff, and pharmacy teams to facilitate smooth coordination of care and ensure clear communication between all parties involved in the initiation and ongoing support of home infusion or post-discharge medication therapies. Provides education on medication administration & supply usage and the implementation of care plans, within the scope of LPN practice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.    Current Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Licensed Practical Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
2.    Completion of an accredited LPN Program
3.    State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.
4.    Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
5.    Must possess a valid and current driver’s license.
EXPERIENCE:
1.    One (1) year of clinical nursing experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE:
1.    Specialized LPN experience.
2.    Two (2) years of experience related to intravenous administration of medications.
3.    Two (2) years of Home Health experience.
4.    One (1) year experience in care management.
5.    Sales and Customer Service experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.
1.    Supports communication and coordination of discharge planning to ensure timely care for new patient referrals amongst pharmacy staff, home care nursing staff, care management, providers, and other clinical support staff.
2.    Assists in the development and monitoring of workflows, policies, procedures, projects, and compliance within home infusion services under supervision.
3.    Facilitates assessment of home infusion related issues, providing basic interventions or referrals as appropriate and within scope of practice.
4.    Demonstrates knowledge of specialty & core therapies and the home infusion referral, as well as payor qualifying criteria relevant to assigned responsibilities.
5.    Reports complaints and issues to supervisors/management as applicable for further evaluation and resolution.
6.    Maintains positive relationships with referral sources, care management, pharmacy staff, and home care nursing staff.
7.    Supports implementation and delivery of patient care plans and home infusion clinical programs, ensuring
8.    appropriate follow-up and delivery of care as per the established plan.
9.    Accurately documents the coordination & transition of clinical care and patient education efforts following established protocols.
10.    Participates in training and cross-training initiatives to promote team efficiency and productivity.
11.    Provides consultation and patient/caregiver education as needed to ensure care coordination among the care team.
12.    Supports identification, development, and monitoring of performance and quality improvement initiatives.
13.    Assists with obtaining prior authorizations for patient services, working with healthcare providers and insurance companies as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.    Lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
2.    Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
3.    Required to use hands to demonstrate medication administration and use of equipment/supplies.
4.    May be required to drive in all weather conditions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.    Working closely with others.
2.    Working around biohazards and infectious diseases.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:
1.    Time management skills.
2.    Verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
3.    Teamwork skills.
4.    Attention to detail.
 

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

255 WVUH Home Infusion

Address:

3040 University Ave

Morgantown

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.