LPN/Full Time - Walton, KY

Job Description

About the Role: 8a-5pm flexible depending on the day

Weekends on call basis

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS:

To assist service recipients with health-related activities that the service recipient would self-manage if able. Under the direction and supervision of the Sr. Director. The LPN HSC will provide clerical and office support in maintaining health care services and ensuring that all documentation and medical supply needs of the persons supported are provided. The LPN HSC will work closely with the Contracted Oversight RN.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE FOR THIS ROLE:

The position requires current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Kentucky and at least two years of nursing experience preferably working with persons with intellectual and developmentally disabilities or in a home health environment. Must have knowledge of the rules, policies, procedures, and guidelines established by the State of Kentucky for community support programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and be able to complete required DIDD training.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensure that all health-related information is entered into practical health record system

2. Maintain all appropriate paper files relative to healthcare

3. Coordinate the scheduling of all medical appointments and follow-up. Ensure that all appointments are kept or rescheduled.

4. Follow up on all referrals and recommendations from the health care professionals.

5. Ensure that all person-supported records meet DIDD requirements.

6. Review and sign off on all medication variances weekly.

7. Monitor and maintain medication refill request and order supplies as needed.

8. Coordinate AT equipment. Bed, wheelchairs, Hoyer lift repairs, and ensure AT clinic packet is completed.

9. Filing of all medical documents and encounters in chart daily

10. Ensure that all consents are updated and uploaded to the person's supported file

11. Review, Complete and upload all encounters in EHR

12. Thinning charts of all persons supported and storing them according to office procedure

13. Monitor Lab tracking, request copies for file, ensure that all ordered labs are completed.

14. Track all annual physicals, dentals and vision exams and ensure they are completed within the DIDD guidelines.

15. Work in the homes at least 16 hours a month or as needed.

16. Be available and on call when the Case Manager is on vacation or unavailable.

17. Coordinate (as needed) between and among healthcare professionals, such as Primary Care Physician, CSN Case Mangers, and medical specialist, i.e. (cardiologist, orthopedists, psychiatrist, etc.) to assure the effective flow of information.

18. Performance quality improvement (PQI) duties and reports as assigned by supervision & PQI committee.

19. Any other job duties as assigned by supervision.

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About AMS:

AMS is dedicated to helping find the perfect fit for your schedule and personal goals. Because AMS has been in the Kentuckiana area for over 45 years, we have direct partnerships with many providers, including long-term care facilities, behavioral healthcare facilities, physician offices, outpatient care centers, adult day care centers, private duty, and more. This wide variety of locations and facilities gives you more opportunities to find the perfect fit.

Full-time