LPN / LVN - Home Health
LHC Group
Princeton, WV
$52K+/yearOverview
- Start DateASAP
- SettingHome Health
Pay
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Employee assistance programs
Qualifications
- Resume
- PN license in West Virginia
- Eligible to work in US
- Oasis and HomeCare/HomeBase Experience Highly Preferred
Description
***Please note that the salary will be commensurate with experience.
Summary
We are hiring for a Care Transition Liaison - LPN.
At PCH Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.
The Care Transition Liaison (CTL) within a facility or physician’s office acts as a resource for all patients referred to home health or hospice. The CTL will facilitate transition of patients between referring physician or host hospital to LHC agency. The CTL will educate the patient and/or family on HH and/or Hospice practices and confirm acceptance of the agency based on the ability to meet patient needs. The CTL acts as a support position to the Care Transition Coordinator or Account Executive within a facility.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate referral of new/ existing patients to home health agency following Right of Choice
- Following choice, collaborates with Physician and/ or Case Manager in identifying the referred patient's needs and obtains approval for admission from LHC agency
- Obtains appropriate medical record information needed and sends to appropriate agency
- Coordinates start of care between hospital/ Physician and LHC agency
- Under the direction of the branch, collaborates with appropriate CM and/ or Physician for completion of order sets needed to facilitate admission
- If license allows, reduce to writing any verbal orders received from physician and follow up to have orders signed by physician
- For physician office referrals, assists with processing requests to the physician for medication refills for patients admitted to LHC Agency, when applicable, based on licensure of employee
- Communicates to Executive Director any complaints/ concerns from the Physician office/ Host Hospital. The Executive Director will follow up to ensure issues are handled appropriately
- Serves as a resource to the CM, Physician office, and patient as it relates to services that Home Health can provide
- Responsible for documenting activities and productivity within available systems including, but not limited to Marketscape CRM and/or HomeCare HomeBase.
- All other duties assigned by manager
Education and Experience
- Prior hospital, Physicians office, Home Health, or Hospice experience preferred
- LPN / LVN or licensed medical professional preferred
- Current Drivers license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
Employer
LHC Group
About Princeton, WV
- Princeton, WV has a cost of living lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- The average summer highs in Princeton, WV are around 83°F, while winter lows can drop to around 24°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Princeton, WV, and they can be relatively easy to find.
- Princeton, WV is more car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
- The population in Princeton, WV is diverse, with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a small but growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Princeton, WV offers a variety of restaurants, including local diners and international cuisine.
- There are also opportunities to explore art galleries, enjoy live music, and participate in outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing.
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