LPN-Patient Care Advocate II

Job Summary

The Patient Care Advocate II (LPN/LVN) is a licensed field-based member of WellBes interdisciplinary geriatric care team who delivers white-glove high-quality in-home care to frail poly-chronic elderly Medicare Advantage patients in the comfort of their own homes. This role combines patient-advocacy care-coordination and quality (HEDIS) responsibilities with clinical and telehealth visit-facilitation responsibilities.

Practicing within the LPN/LVN scope of practice and at the direction of the assigned Provider the Patient Care Advocate II conducts in-person patient visits facilitates in-home telehealth consultations with an APP or Physician captures and documents clinical data supports patient education and serves as the local-market connector for patient support services across the WellBe platform. The role models the WellBe mission and values works closely with the provider and social-work teams and functions as part of an integrated interdisciplinary care team with no direct-report responsibility. The incumbent follows the rules and regulations of state and federal regulatory agencies and other certifying bodies for their region. Daily local travel to meet patients and engage the community is an essential part of the role.

Job Description

Clinical Care & Visit Facilitation (LPN scope at the direction of the assigned Provider)

• Facilitate in-home telehealth visits between the WellBe APP or Physician and the patient including initial patient assessments urgent visits and ongoing follow-up visits as appropriate to patient need.
• Check and record health vitals including weight blood pressure heart rate lung sounds and blood-sugar levels and document health changes observed during the visit or reported by the patient.
• Complete and document a thorough home-safety inspection during patient visits.
• Provide direct patient-care support and patient education at the direction of the assigned Provider within the LPN scope of practice.
• Complete minimally-invasive patient screenings and point-of-care testing (POCT) and clearly explain POCT to geriatric patients.
• Subject to applicable state laws and restrictions training and company protocols safely and competently perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection for geriatric patients in home settings.
• Subject to applicable state laws and restrictions training and company protocols safely and competently perform intravenous therapy.
• Support the Comprehensive Initial Visits Follow-up Visits and Urgent Visits. Complete drop-in visits for the unengaged and disengaged patients and support open HEDIS .
• Conduct check-in visits/calls to our lower acuity patients enhancing our call us first model.
• Escalate patient clinical concerns to the APP Community Operations Director (COD) or Community Medical Director (CMD).

Patient Advocacy & Care Coordination

• Develop rapport and deliver exceptional compassionate in-home service; provide positive customer service and treat all patients and staff with respect.
• Act as a community resource for the patient and work to engage patients who are not currently engaged in care.
• Schedule patient appointments with the WellBe team and coordinate specialist appointments and diagnostic tests.
• Answer patients clinical questions strictly within the boundaries of the SOP.
• Explain WellBe processes and the care journey.
• Review patient-care interventions and assess patient needs for transitions of care end-of-life discussions palliative-care interventions and medication adherence.

Quality Documentation & Team Collaboration

• Support the APP in ongoing panel management and quality-of-care efforts; utilize HEDIS tracking tools to meet and improve HEDIS / STARS performance and close gaps including medication adherence.
• Contribute complete accurate and timely data to patients records and ensure all required clinical and non-clinical documentation is in the EMR; complete and submit all documentation daily.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and participate in regularly scheduled team and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings providing additional information on patient and family interactions.
• Build relationships with local community providers and caregivers to maintain WellBes presence and reputation in local markets.
• Attend all required trainings including equipment / device training; complete ongoing education as additional skills and protocols are added.
• Operate and drive their vehicle while conducting Company business in a safe and professional manner always exercising due regard for self and other motorists.
• Practice the WellBe mission: to help our patients lead healthier meaningful lives by delivering the most Complete Care.
• Maintain all required licensure and certifications and supply valid copies of all certifications and drivers license prior to their expiration dates including a copy of the drivers license for the annual MVR pull.
• Other tasks needed to accomplish the teams objectives and goals.

Job Requirements

Compensation

$30.00 - $38.00/hr

Educational / License Requirements

• High-school diploma / GED
• Active unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license with residency in the state of service.
• Minimum of two (2) years as an LPN/LVN in a direct patient-facing care-delivery role.
• Current BLS / CPR certification for healthcare providers or willingness to obtain.
• Demonstrated ability to perform high-quality venipuncture and capillary draws on geriatric patients in home settings (where required by market and consistent with state law).
• Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record and proof of an active auto-insurance policy.
• Prior telehealth experience preferred.
• Previous experience in home care hospice palliative care or geriatrics strongly preferred; other complex patient-health-care experience also beneficial.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with patients families and remote healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions while adhering to established protocols guidelines and the LPN/LVN scope of practice.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to balance in-person visits telehealth facilitation and administrative tasks.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and strong computer skills including Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of risk assessment quality measures and full-risk / value-based care.
• High level of professionalism and a strong geriatric customer-service focus.
• Experience working with culturally diverse and underserved populations.

Physical and Mental Requirements

- Ability to stand/sit for extended periods.

- Visual acuity and fine motor skills.

- Ability to travel to patient homes and facilities as needed. This role is field based

Work Environment

Field-based role. Daily local travel required up to 100% locally; visits patients across care settings (home hospital SNF assisted living).

Sponsorship Statement

WellBe does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Safety-Sensitive Statement:
This position has been designated as safety-sensitive. As such the employee must be able to perform job duties in a manner that ensures the safety of themselves coworkers patients and the public. The role requires full cognitive and physical functioning at all times. Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to drug and alcohol testing including for substances that may impair judgment or motor function in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and company policy. Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this role and in alignment with federal law and workplace safety standards the use of marijuanaincluding medical or recreational useis prohibited. WellBe Senior Medical will comply with applicable state laws regarding medical marijuana and reasonable accommodations where such laws do not conflict with safety requirements or federal regulations.