What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Shepherd of the Valley?
Overview
The Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides services to clients in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act (SNPA), agency policy, and accepted professional standards of practice. The Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing services in clients' homes in a manner consistent with Shepherd of the Valley's mission statement. This is a Hourly position with flexible hours.
Shepherd of the Valley is a Christian not-for-profit corporation governed by the basic Christian values of compassion, respect, dignity, spirituality, integrity and quality. Working for Shepherd of the Valley is not just a job, it's a calling.
- Shepherd of the Valley provides 5-star treatment at our facilities.
- We are a healthcare community offering short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, independent living and home health services.
Responsibilities:
Billing responsibilities:
- Release private pay/ VA and CSI claims from claims hold to formatted claims monthly.
- Release Medicare claims when all appropriate documentation is received
- Enters finalized cash receipts and updates accounts receivable ledger by customer for private pay.
- Obtains and mails invoice copies for customers.
- Answers phone inquiries on authorization requests and follows up.
- Mails correspondence to customers as necessary for collection and/or in order to update accounts.
Other responsibilities:
- Manage record requests and appeals
- Input employees and visit management in Sandata EVV
- Assist with nursing/HHA scheduling
- Medical record audits to ensure compliance with documentation
- Medicare pre-claim review management
- Participate in coverage of home health office when necessary
Intake Back-up Responsibilities:
- Communicate with referral sources to collect, and provide information regarding new and existing patients and enter information in the EMR
- Monitor and follow At Home with Shepherd patients in the hospital. Relay progress and updates to home health staff.
- Communicate with physician offices regarding patient care and relay this information to home health staff.
- Maintain and facilitate working relationships with hospitals, facilities, physician offices, and other referral sources.
- Answer requests for information about At Home with Shepherd from prospective customers and others
Home visits if needed:
- Will work with all age groups providing independent hands-on patient care in Trumbull County, Mahoning County, and Northern Columbiana County.
- Will provide wound care, manage complicated dressings, administer medications, and perform nursing procedures as required within the scope of practice.
- Provides independent hands-on patient care.
- Charts and documents all patient care according to state regulations
Requirements
- Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in Home Health Care is required.
- Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Ohio.
- Must have CPR certification.
- Must have a valid driver's license and be an insured driver with an acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.
Why work at Shepherd of the Valley?
Shepherd of the Valley (SOV) offers a wide range of benefits as part of you total compensation package. Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing with SOV retirement options; enjoy generous paid holidays and time off; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. Here are some highlights of our compensation plan.
- Annual Performance Reviews
- Insurance - Medical, dental, eye and prescription drug coverage are available to eligible employees. SOV offers a fully paid $10,000 life insurance benefit.
- Flexible Spending Plan - SOV offers a flexible spending account that allows you to pay certain medical expenses as well as child care on a pre-tax basis.
- Paid Time Off - SOV employees begin accumulating paid time off (PTO) hours immediately.
- Paid Holidays - SOV recognizes 7 paid holidays; those who work a holiday are paid double time. In the third year of service all employees are paid for their birthday.
- Retirement - Employees are eligible to participate in SOV's 403(b) tax deferred annuity from their first day.
- Education Support - SOV's Professional Development Scholarship awards $1,000 each year to employees pursuing further education in their field.
- Additional Perks and Bonuses - SOV employees are eligible for discounts at local businesses. Employees of the month are recognized with a bonus. Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents are awarded. A quarterly wellness bonus is awarded for participating in a health and wellness check. After 3 years, employees receive an ongoing longevity bonus.
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.
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