LPN Transition of Care

Position: LPN Transition of Care Location: 696 Dutchess Turnpike Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 Division: Care Management Classification: Full Time Non-Exempt (Hourly) Reports to: Director of Value based care

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM About Premier Medical Group: Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley is a leading multi-specialty medical practice dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care across multiple locations in New York. With over 550 employees and a strong provider network, we are committed to clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and outstanding patient experience. We strive to recruit and retain top-tier clinical and non-clinical talent that reflects our values, supports our mission, and drives our continued growth.

Summary/Primary Role: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) specializing in Transition of Care to join our healthcare team at our Poughkeepsie location. The Transition of Care LPN will play a critical role in ensuring smooth and effective patient transitions between healthcare settings, promoting continuity of care and improving patient outcomes. Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

(Management may amend or assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time)

• Conduct patient data collection following inpatient and emergency dept visits for the purpose of meeting CMS guidelines. Pts must be contacted within time frame set by CMS guidelines.

• Complete medication reconciliation for patients called

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to convey accurate patient information relating to hospital/rehab stay

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all patient interactions

• Assist in identifying barriers to care and work to resolve them to prevent hospital readmissions.

• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Current and valid LPN license in the state of New York.

• Proven experience in transition of care or related nursing roles.

• Strong ability to identify and report patient issues relating to hospital stay through motivational interview during call process.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) and documentation.

Supervisory Responsibility:  This position does not have supervisory responsibility. Expected Hours of Work:  An Employee must work a minimum of thirty (30) hours per week to maintain full-time status for benefits eligibility purposes, consistent with the requirements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Practice's benefits plan. Notwithstanding this benefits eligibility threshold, the expectations of the position require employees to work an average of forty (40) hours per week, with overtime required as scheduled based on operational needs. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable federal and state wage and hour laws. Exempt employees may be required to work additional hours as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of their position and are not eligible for overtime compensation. Overtime requirements and scheduling will be determined by the operational needs of the organization.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity). Premier Medical Group also offers a comprehensive set of benefits to compliment the base salary. The base hourly range for this position is $29.00-$34.00. Travel Requirements:  This position does not require travel. Work Environment: This position operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets. Patient contact is limited. Physical Demands: 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. This is a safety sensitive position. Primarily sedentary work, sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods. Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, and phone. Occasional lifting of files and supplies up to 10 pounds. Additional: This job description provides a general overview of the expectations and basic duties of the job and is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. Premier Medical Group will assign additional duties and tasks that it deems necessary to meet the requirements of the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is an onsite role based in the Hudson Valley, NY. No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Premier Medical Group does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.