What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telehealth Tech/LPN position at Valor Healthcare, Inc.?
Description
Valor Healthcare is seeking a Telehealth LPN to join our team in the Washington County CBOC. The Telehealth Technician provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients via various telehealth modalities with diseases and injuries seeking treatment in the clinic, as directed by physician or mid- level provider. Collaborates with the core PACT Team (Primary
Care Provider, RN, and Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT Team including family/caregiver, VA, and community-based services involved in developing the patient care plan
o Oversees telehealth appointment scheduling, working with parent VAMC schedulers to ensure appointments are managed and no conflicts with telehealth rooms and equipment. Troubleshoot scheduling conflicts with parent VAMC
subject matter experts.
o Performs the annual and routine nursing assessments and performs preventive health services authorized by the VA and the clinic Medical Director. This includes interviewing and collecting patient information, including pain assessment, pulse
rate, temperature, height & weight, blood pressure and other relevant details. Records information in patient’s electronic medical record.
o Administers medications, as appropriate or ordered by a medical provider, orally, or by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, and notes time and amount in patients’ electronic charts, applies compresses, both hot and cold as indicated. Observes
patient and reports adverse reactions to the clinic physician.
o Operates electrocardiograph (EKG) and other diagnostic equipment to administer routine diagnostic test and treatments, including glucometers, pulse oximeters, nebulizers, oxygen equipment, spirometry, eye exams, etc.
o Dresses wounds and incisions, interprets physician’s instructions to patients, assists with emergencies, and performs related tasks, as directed.
o Collects lab specimens, including but not limited to urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing and may perform waived laboratory tests on these specimens.
o Cleans treatment rooms, equipment and supplies using approved manufacture wipes and/or solutions.
o Submits any received laboratory and radiology results to medical providers and provides private practice results to VA for scanning or scans results into patient’s medical records after theprovider has reviewed.
o Ensure that the proper clinic stop codes/identifiers are being used for each modality in order to ensure proper capture of workload. Troubleshoot coding concerns.
o Inputs all patients’ information into VISTA/CPRS
o Completes any and all clinical reminders “due” at the time of each patient visit.
o May assist with front desk for check-in, check-out, and phone coverage.
o Assists in co-managed care collaboration with non-VA providers, and facilities.
o Provides patient and family health education with a focus on self-management, prevention, wellness, related health issues and healthy lifestyle choices. Advises in services available through community resources.
o Maintains confidentiality of veterans’ data and information.
Requirements
• Associate degree or diploma certificate of an accredited program of practical or vocational
nursing as approved by the state.
• A minimum of one-year experience as an LPN/LVN in a related primary care or ambulatory
care setting, government healthcare environment preferred. Specific requirements could
vary based on individual VA contract.
• Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the Veterans Health
Administration (VA).
• Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted license in the state
of desired employment, or in any U.S. state or territory, depending on VA contractual
requirements.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support, must be renewed periodically as specified by the
AHA, and in ACLS if specified by individual VAMC contract.
• Annual PPD test
• Must be compliant with federal, state, local government or contract specific vaccine
mandates and/or requirements.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Strong computer skills, including EMR experience
• Energetic and optimistic demeanor
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
