Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Contract
Date: April 2024
Duration: 26 weeks
Rate: $35/hr
Practice Setting: Pharmacy
Schedule Expectations: 10:00am - 6:30pm - Monday-Friday
Summary: A Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is a licensed professional who provides advisory services to customers and caregivers on how to manage any health conditions they are experiencing as part of the Health Corner initiatives. The primary goal is to ensure the successful utilization of Health Corners. As the Health Advisor, the LPN/LVN will engage with the patient/caregiver to address health-related questions and provide educational material and information. If necessary, they may refer the customer to another clinical provider. The LPN/LVN will not diagnose or prescribe therapy based on the customer's condition and will practice within the scope defined by the professional licensing body and/or the company.
Job Responsibilities:
- Oversee Health Corner activities and provide both in-store and online diagnostic devices and solutions, assisting customers with the proper use of these devices.
- Administer vaccines (both IM and SQ) under a physician protocol.
- Draw blood per physician request or under physician protocol.
- Perform gap closure activity as outlined and escalate issues as needed.
- Effectively manage a recurring caseload of patients each month.
- Manage defined patient population to close gaps in care (both clinical and non-clinical).
- Evaluate customers’ needs and advocate on the patient’s behalf to connect them to resources, services, and potential solutions related to their health condition.
- Identify and coordinate community resources for patients.
- Perform telephonic patient outreach.
- Provide patients with education on the proper use and setup of diagnostic devices (e.g., blood pressure machines, blood glucose monitors, pulse oximeters).
- Effectively communicate with agency staff, liaisons, other Care Facility staff, patients, and family/caregivers.
- Manage time effectively to deliver accurate and appropriate patient care.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient and proprietary information.
- Maintain a professional image.
- Participate in required in-services, trainings, and weekly meetings.
- Build and maintain a working relationship with the front end and pharmacy team to enhance patient engagement and experience.
- Assist patients in aisle by providing education on OTC and first aid products, escorting patients to pharmacy for patient-specific questions.
- Maintain Health Corner space to brand standards provided by Walgreens and keep organized records in accordance with compliance policies.
Basic Qualifications:
- Active LVN/LPN license by State Board of Professional Regulations (must remain current with licensures, certifications, and continuing education).
- At least 2 years of experience as an LPN/LVN providing nursing care. Self-directed with excellent time management skills and able to work independently as well as under the supervision of a registered nurse or another clinician.
- Must be willing to obtain NPI number before employment begins.
- Must be willing to obtain free Yellow Fever vaccine certification from CDC website.
- Must have experience with a variety of patients (including children and the elderly).
- Flexibility and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Current CPR/BLS certification, up to date on bloodborne pathogen training.
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with team members, patients, caregivers, physicians, and referral sources.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
- Comfortable with digital technologies such as website forms, mobile applications, PC/tablet systems, in-store systems, and connected healthcare devices.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions.
- Ability to get to the job site.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (for some locations this is REQUIRED).
- 2 years of experience working in a retail/clinic environment (prior knowledge of local healthcare systems and health plans a plus).
- Health coaching in the areas of Diabetes, Colorectal screening, BP monitoring, and health risk assessments.
- Experience in assisting customers to resolve complex issues.
- Advanced computer and tablet skills, such as scanning and uploading documents and typing 40-50 WPM.
- Previous experience with EHR/EMR.
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