Clinic LPN

Asheville, NC

ABOUT HOPSCOTCH PRIMARY CARE

At Hopscotch Primary Care, we believe great healthcare should be accessible to all people across all communities. Today, almost 20% of Americans live in a rural community, yet only 11% of physicians practice in those same communities. We are on a mission to transform healthcare in rural America. We provide high-quality primary care tailored to meet the needs of our patients through our robust care model and comprehensive care team, delivering care in our clinics, and across settings, and wrapping resources around the patients who need them most.

Our patients and the care teams who serve them sit at the center of everything we do at Hopscotch. Hopscotch Primary Care takes a team approach to serve patient needs and provide the best care possible. Our goal is to provide the care each of us would want for ourselves or for our family members, in the right setting, and at the right time.

Today, we are serving thousands of patients in our value-based care model and the number is growing every day. If you want to bring your experience, skill and passion to make a lasting impact in healthcare, we’d like to meet you.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will perform an important function of the organization and care delivery model. High levels of flexibility, commitment, attention to detail, and problem-solving are required to be successful. You will be expected to build relationships with Hopscotch care team members and patients. LPNs will work closely and collaboratively with their teammates to greet and room Hopscotch patients. LPNs will be expected to assist in assessing patients’ health conditions, including performing routine diagnostic testing during appointments. This role is based in clinic during business hours.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Specific responsibilities for this role will include, but are not limited to:

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a RN, APP, and/or physician, evaluates outcomes, consults with other health team members as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.

• Delivers an exceptional patient experience, and helps patients prepare for their provider visit

• Maintains current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and his/her clinical condition.

• Delivers patient screenings per protocols

• Follows the medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors

• Conducts routine quality control checks, including infection control measures, equipment QAs, and checks for expired medication and supplies

• Ensures exam rooms are stocked, clean, safe, and ready for patient visits

• Provides telephone triage per approved triage protocols and follows escalation pathways

• Under direction of a Provider, offer LPN appropriate “visits”, including but not limited to: administering vaccinations, performing procedures, ABI, spirometry, EKGs, etc. (depending on local laws and regulations)

• Performs waived laboratory testing

• Schedules diagnostic testing and prior authorization

• Administers Social Determinants of Health Screenings and addresses identified needs.

• Develop trusted relationships with patients by providing support and advocacy to help achieve health goals  

• Help patients access resources in the community to address social and economic needs  

• Identify high priority needs to ensure patient satisfaction and positive outcomes, and work with the care team to develop plans and take action to address those needs  

• Facilitate communication across all parties (Patient, Hopscotch team, community providers, family, etc)  

• Applies or assists with the application of durable medical equipment

• Participates in care team meetings to discuss patient care and clinic operations

• Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, the LPN will participate in the nursing process related to assessing, planning, and implementation of nursing activities

• Other duties, as assigned

• All LPN duties will follow the LPN scope of practice in which the LPN provides patient care

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for motivated Licensed Practical Nurse with:

• A minimum 2 years of experience as a LPN, primary care experience strongly preferred

• Active LPN Licensure in North Carolina

• BLS Certification required

• EMR experience and proficiency required, athenahealth experience preferred

• Strong communication skills and customer service orientation 

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, accountability, and a flexible, positive attitude 

• US work authorization 

From a cultural perspective, you are:

• Agile, yet thoughtful and can work effectively in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

• Constantly seeking ways to simplify and improve how things are done, bringing a positive attitude to challenges

• Accountable, holding yourself and others to a high standard and seek to support and develop others

• Willing to roll up your sleeves to support the work required and collaborate effectively with people of all backgrounds

• Concise and articulate, drive towards clarity and deliver on your commitments

• Collaborative, assuming positive intentions

• Customer-focused, with a passion for serving patients and providers who make healthcare possible

You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status