Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

Over the past 30+ years, Rhode Island Primary Care Physician's Corporation (RIPCPC) has grown to become the largest independent provider association of primary and pediatric care in the state, delivering exceptional care to over 200,000 Rhode Islanders. RIPCPC delivers support services that are essential to providing high quality, cost-effective medicine to patients, while also preserving community-based practices. In 2023, RIPCPC joined Akido Labs, becoming a key east coast hub for healthcare innovation within the Akido Care medical network.

Akido Care's fast-growing medical network is known for its ability to integrate innovative technology into the healthcare infrastructure, relieving the frustrations felt by everyone involved in care delivery, from medical providers and their staff, to the patients and their families.

We're building a dynamic, diverse and driven team as we continue to grow and broaden our impact. We are seeking passionate people who care deeply about helping patients and communities. We hope you'll join our team!

The Opportunity

• The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide support to care management teams, leadership, and patients, as a part of Rhode Island Primary Care's (RIPCPC) interdisciplinary care team. The LPN works with the Nurse Care Management Team and primary care practices to facilitate and / or provide patient education and care coordination in a patient centered care model.

What you'll do

General Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with RIPCPC staff including and not limited to, nurse care managers (NCM), pharmacists (RPh), social work teams, quality improvement specialists (QIS) team members, PCP office staff and providers
• Ensures accuracy and complete documentation with outreach per department policy
• Work collaboratively with practice office staff and physicians
• Assist with nursing related projects or programs
• All other tasks as designated by the Nursing Manager or Director of Nursing
• Active participation in staff meetings as scheduled and education sessions as needed
• This position is a hybrid position (mix of both virtual and onsite) Monday-Friday

Specific responsibilities

• Triage referrals and inpatient discharges to the appropriate Interdisciplinary Team Members
• Provide telephonic support and patient education post hospital discharge
• Schedules all initial patient appointments for Nurse Care Managers
• Monitors transitions of care, manages direct referrals, and reviews population health reports
• Communicates with provider offices to support and coordinate patient care
• Assist care team and practices in closing open gaps in care for patient

Who you are

• Minimum Education and Experience:

  • High School Graduate
  • Licensed LPN, state of RI
  • 3-5-year clinical work experience
  • Experience with Microsoft Office – Excel, PowerPoint, Word
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Skilled in-patient engagement strategies and techniques
  • Skilled in telephonic interactions
  • Experience with customer service
  • Highly self-motivated
  • Flexibility and ability to shift work, learn new responsibilities and prioritize based on organizational need
  • Solid understanding of healthcare system and how to assist patients in navigation

  Preferred Education, Additional Qualifications and Experience:

  • EPIC Trained
  • Bilingual – Spanish preferred
  • Experience working in interdisciplinary teams
  • Experience with pediatric patients

Benefits

• Health benefits include medical, dental and vision
• Employer paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement to reduce the portion of the medical plan deductible that you are responsible for.
• 401K matching once eligible to participate
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Life insurance - Company paid basic policy, and optional supplemental policies
• Long Term Disability

Physical Demands: Mostly sedentary work duties require exerting up to thirty pounds of force occasionally and/or small amounts of force frequently. Sedentary work typically involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.

Salary range$65,000—$75,000 USD

Rhode Island Primary Care Physician's Corporation (RIPCPC) is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage qualified applicants of every background, ability, and life experience to contact us about appropriate employment opportunities.