Health Programs LPN

DEPARTMENT:  Health Programs

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Reports to Health Programs Nursing Manager

STATUS:  Exempt, Full-time- TBD schedule

JOB SUMMARY

The Health Programs Licensed Practical Nurse performs work of moderate difficulty by executing the MDS-HC for determination of services offered within the Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program.   She/he functions as a member of an interdisciplinary, person-centered team and serves large geographic areas which may include parts of one large county and/or many small counties.   Travel involved.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions

• Meets standard of promptness for all admission referrals
• Meets standard of promptness for all annual and requested assessments
• Determines eligibility for the program by utilizing the MDS-HC and the intermediate level of care criteria. 
• Explains to the client/representative all aspects of the program and obtains member signature on all necessary forms. 
• Uses a comprehensive approach to discuss and clarify the client’s needs during case conferences
• Collaborates with Care Coordinator in the development of the Comprehensive Care Plan to maintain or improve the health/functional status of the client.
• Supports Care Coordinators on his/her team in dealing with clinical concerns
• Maintains knowledge of the Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program Manual and Provider      Service Manuals
• Attends hearings as requested, providing data and member records required by the hearing      officer
• Acts as a liaison between the client, family, provider and physician to solve problems, complaints,      non- compliance, etc.
• Reports suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation to APS and inputs data into the DCH Incident      Reporting System
• Maintains and adheres to an updated Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program Manual
• Attends monthly staff meetings
• Adheres to HIPAA guidelines at all times to ensure privacy of client records
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing School or Program 

Knowledge and Experience:

Two years’ experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in one of the following areas:

• Geriatric nursing
• Community health
• Long term care
• Chronic diseases of adults

Skills:

• Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with clients, family members, service providers, other agency staff, and care      coordination staff.
• Proficient computer skills with ability to learn agency systems.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Demonstrates knowledge of health care and human services programs.
• Knowledge of community organization and service system development.
• Knowledge and understanding of the CCSP program.

Licensure and Certification

• Valid State Driver’s License
• Current valid Georgia LPN License

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully preform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.

• Required travel within the 35-county region
• Attendance at off-premises meetings, conferences or trainings. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and to walk,      sit, talk or hear.
• Required to inspect and safely operate a motor vehicle in a wide range of weather and traffic conditions
• May be required to walk on uneven terrain to get to client homes
• Regularly required to use hands to write, use computer, operate a motor vehicle, use a hand held device and telephone, and manipulate documents
• Regularly required to read documents and write neatly, legibly, and transcribe accurate information and numbers/values
• Employee continually engages in activities that require talking and hearing
• Frequent: standing, sitting, walking, repetitive use of hands, simple grasping and fine hand manipulation, pushing and pulling hand. Occasionally required to life or to reach above shoulder level
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth      perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the environment is moderate as phone conversations with the hard of hearing occur daily.
• Temperature ranges from normal indoor climate-controlled environment in buildings or vehicles, various outdoor conditions and temperature extremes encountered during off-site travel, and unpredictable indoor environmental conditions encountered in client homes or other off-site locations

Generally, the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.

• This job operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Temperature ranges from normal indoor climate-controlled environment in buildings or vehicles, various outdoor conditions and temperature extremes encountered during off-site travel, and unpredictable indoor environmental conditions      encountered during off-site travel, and unpredictable indoor environmental conditions encountered at off-site locations.
• Noise level is generally quiet to moderate.

The Legacy Link, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.