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Concordia Visiting Nurses is a Medicare-certified, state licensed, Medicaid approved home health agency operating in nine Western Pennsylvania counties. For well over a decade, Concordia Visiting Nurses has provided high-quality skilled nursing, palliative care, and a variety of therapy services to our patients. Our goal is to deliver quality home health services, in good faith, to those who entrust themselves to our care and to minister to the unique needs of each individual with respect, dignity, and compassion. We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well!

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 for the triage Licensed Practical Nurse:

• 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.

What you will do as the triage Licensed Practical Nurse:

• 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. The position will communicate 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.

Join Us in Making a Difference!

At Concordia Visiting Nurses, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a meaningful mission, we encourage you to apply today!

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We look forward to welcoming you to our dedicated team!

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

Benefits and Wages may vary based on location.

Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.