Remote LPN or MA Experienced with Chronic Care Management – New Mexico

• If you are not reliable and professional, DO NOT APPLY.

If you are a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who is passionate about improving patient care and can work independently, from home, please consider joining our team of “Care Coaches”.

Job Summary:

The purpose of the Remote LPN is to engage chronically ill patients through monthly phone calls, around best practices for self-management. The Remote LPN will be required to engage each patient in their assigned practices for at least 20 minutes each month. The Remote LPN will utilize electronic medical records and information provided by electronic devices (ie. blood pressure cuffs, weight scales, etc.) deployed to the patient’s home. The data retrieved from our electronic devices and the notes from our care coach team of CMA’s are shared with physicians in our client practices to improve continuity of care.

ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WITH THE FOLLOWING TERMS:

• Must be available at least 30 hours per week
• This is a work-from-home position. You must have a computer with at least 8 gigs of RAM, and reliable access to the internet to use our software. Must have a headset, or obtain one. No equipment is provided.
• Staring pay = $16 to 18 per hour
• Positions are “contract-to-hire” . We bring all new employees on as 1099 for the first 90 days. After 90 days of work, you will be offered a W2 position.
• Postions are non-benefited (no health insurance)
• Trainng is paid for as a $500 sign-on bonus, after 90 days.

Location: Remote

Essential Responsibilities:

Collaborates with the Nurse Care Manager to discuss assignments and strategies for patient engagement

Meets realistic productivity goals

Documents details of patient conversations and findings

Escalate real-time or emerging patient health events appropriately

Encourages patients to frequently utilize the electronic devices they have been given to monitor their conditions

Maintains timely, ongoing verbal communication with patients to provide support and build lasting relationships

Utilizes the Healthmote platform to document length and details of each patient conversation

Treats each patient in a manner that preserves and supports patient confidentiality, patient rights, and patient dignity

Learns and utilizes persuasive coaching techniques to motivate patients to improve self-management of their conditions.

Performs other duties as required

Qualifications:

Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training course

Basic knowledge of medical terminology

Able to understand vital signs accurately

Ability to use personal computer for documentation and retrieval of pertinent medical history

Proficient in reading and writing skills in English

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Ability to work independently

Experience Required:

Minimum of 2 years of LPN experience.

High school diploma or GED (preferred but not required)

Experience in a medical environment highly desirable

Preferred: Chronic Care Management, transitional care management, or CPC+ experience

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $16.00 – $19.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
• chronic care management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LPN or MA (Required)

Work Location: Remote