[Hiring] Triage Licensed Practical Nurse @Concordia Lutheran Ministries and Affiliates

Role Description

Concordia Visiting Nurses is seeking a dedicated and adaptable Triage Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team! As a Triage Licensed Practical Nurse you’ll play a key role in coordinating and overseeing patient care. You’ll have the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment, making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and the well-being of our community. This is a 32 hour per month part-time/casual position. We value flexibility and work-life balance, so the role allows for some variation in hours to meet both the needs of our patients and your personal schedule.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with a current valid Pennsylvania license
• Knowledge of OASIS [Outcome and Assessment Information Set] guidance required
• Minimum of two [2] years of current experience as a professional nurse in a medical/surgical environment and one [1] year of home health experience preferred
• Reliable, independent means of transportation. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and drive a vehicle with insurance limits as established by the state.

Requirements

• Practices within the established scope of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in accordance with applicable state regulations, organizational policies, and procedures.
• Reviews and approves the referral for accuracy and completeness.
• Reviews and processes clinical workflow tasks.
• Triages patients using telecommunications methods, including telephone and HIPAA-compliant virtual communication platforms (e.g., secure Microsoft Teams meetings or other approved telehealth systems), to assess patient needs and determine the appropriate level of care.
• Communicates clinical findings, patient concerns, and care recommendations to physicians and interdisciplinary staff to ensure timely, coordinated care.
• Assesses patient signs and symptoms via telecommunications, monitors responses to treatments/medications, and reports significant physical or emotional conditions to the physician.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Workplace Wellness
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Life Insurance Policy
• Direct Deposit
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Vacation/PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive Wages
• Referral Program
• Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses
• Funeral Leave
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• EOE