LPN Team Case Assistant - Home Care

Job Title: LPN Team Case Assistant 

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Rochester, NY

DEPARTMENT: Home Care

SCHEDULE: Days

SUMMARY

The LPN Team Case Assistant will utilize clinical experience, and coordinate patient services under the direction of the team manager/designee. This includes but not limited to prioritization and coordination of daily patient schedules, requesting additional services such as aide, therapy, social work, interpreter services, and ensuring that referrals for services are appropriately assigned in a timely fashion.

ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH HOME CARE

When you or a loved one is recovering from an illness or injury, home health care can speed healing while also helping you maintain your independence. The Rochester Regional Health Home Care team has provided compassionate, personalized care and assistance for adults and children for more than 50 years, and our quality of care has been among the top-ranked home care groups in the nation.

ATTRIBUTES

• Graduate of an accredited school of licensed practical nursing, required

• A valid NYS license as a Licensed Practical Nurse

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office

• One year of experience in home care setting or medical office preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Customer Service.Manages multiple phone calls in a timely and professional manner providing appropriate follow up to assure callers’ needs are met. Validates supplemental orders and processes per policy.
• Supports Field Staff.Provides field staff assistance and resources for appropriate day to day issues as they arise under the direction of the team manager/designee. Remains available to assist in other duties deemed appropriate to the scope of practice of an LPN.
• Program Review.Collects, organizes and reviews various programs for information and reporting and initiates follow up.
• Discharges.Performs functions related to transfers or discharges as required by regulation.
• Clerical Work.Performs general office duties/projects including but not limited answering phones, documentation/order processing, copying, filing, mailing, and obtaining/ordering office supplies.
• Orientation.Assists in orientation of new staff, role modeling, participates in quality assurance activities.

Required Qualifications:

• A valid NYS license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

• Valid NYS Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of nursing experienced preferred.

• Prior home health, clinical and direct patient care experience preferred.

HOW WE CARE FOR YOU

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$23.85 - $29.25Rochester14607

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.