Licensed Practical Nurse - Administrative

At Care Options for Kids, we bring love, light, and laughter into the homes and communities we serve. We are committed to providing the highest possible quality of service and excellence in every way and with integrity in how we do it.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) you are responsible for home health coordination to include: contacting MD offices to obtain verbal orders, entering and managing orders in EMR system, contacting MD with significant changes in patient condition or medication clarification that may be needed for therapy staff. LPN is also responsible for chart audits to determine compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations. At Care Options for Kids (COFK), the LPN is expected to be proficient and efficient with use of an EHR system and multiple technological platforms to provide the highest quality of care to the patients and families we serve.

• Active Colorado Licensed Practical Nurse License (DORA)
• Current CPR certification
• Current TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter
• Possession of a valid Driver's License.

• Strong communication, customer service and emotional intelligence
• Adaptable to continual change and improvement
• Ability to gather objective information, define problems, understand facts relative to priorities, and determine viable solutions – critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Involves appropriate individuals at appropriate times, and escalates issues as needed
• Acts with professionalism and dedicated work ethic
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and effective organizational skills
• Understands therapy notes, physician’s orders and components of a patient’s home healthcare medical record
• Ability to work with spreadsheet filters, formulas, sorting, uniform data entry, and other related spreadsheet (Excel) skills.
• Ability to perform administrative functions in a remote or office environment.
• Must possess strong client management and documentation skills.
• Essential Job Functions Include, but are not Limited to:
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the Mission, Purpose, and Philosophy.
• Adheres to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity, and honesty.
• Takes initiative and responsibility for decisions as an individual and as a company.
• Exhibits commitment to personal and company wide goals.
• Participates in the ongoing development of competencies, capabilities, technology, and resources needed to achieve high standards of efficiency and effectiveness.
• Place the needs of the patient first at all times.
• Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients.
• Treats employees, patients, and business partners with respect.
• Fosters teamwork by trusting and supporting each other while encouraging collaboration at all levels of the organization.
• Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together.
• Promotes a safe and efficient working environment by adhering to agency policies and procedures.
• Contact Physicians to obtain verbal orders for initial visits and ongoing care.
• Contacting Physicians with significant changes in patient condition or medication clarification that may be needed for therapy and nursing staff.
• Entering and managing orders in EMR systems.
• Chart audits to determine compliance with Medicare/Medicaid and ACHC regulations
• Maintains confidentiality of all agencies and patient related information.
• Protects patient rights as defined in the patient Bill of Rights.
• Maintains proper attendance and punctuality to ensure that the department is operated in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, required in-services, agency PI activities and other meetings as requested.
• Utilizes material, equipment and time in a safe, beneficial, and cost-effective manner
• Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Performs other duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation, and customer service.
• Strives…