Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Case Manager - Medical Edge Recruitment

Medical Edge Recruitment has an immediate opening for a Licensed Practical Nurse on a 13-week contract within a Health Department in Kansas City, KS. 

Details:

• Location: Kansas City, KS
• Facility Type: Health Department
• Pay Rate: $35/hour
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift/Hours: 8hr - 10hr - 12 hr shifts (Mon - Fri)

Duties Include:

• Responsible for the case management of LTBI and MTB clients.
• Candidate must be willing to make house visits 
• Develops an individualized “case management plan” with interventions to address the identified needs case management includes TB investigation, coordination, and Direct Observation Therapy (DOT) of medication coordinated with the healthcare provider.
• Visit a TB case’s residence and other places where the TB case spends time.
• Nurse will create and maintain medical records of persons with suspected or confirmed TB disease and write clinical summations for clinician review.
• Nurse will collaborate with the TB team to promote best patient outcomes including adherence to therapy, completion of treatment and cure.
• Nurse will conduct Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) for the Treatment of Tuberculosis in clinic and home health settings.
• Nurse will conduct TB testing, sputum collections, and all other specimen collections inside and outside of the clinic.
• Nurse will assist TB Contact investigators with a systematic process to identify persons (contacts) who were exposed to someone with infectious TB disease; assess contacts for infection with M. tuberculosis and TB disease; and provide contacts with treatment for latent TB infection or TB disease, if necessary. 
• Nurse will provide TB and education to patients through conversation, written materials, videos, or arts and performances.

Requirements:

• Current and valid LVN Certification is required.
• Valid drivers license
• Minimum 1+ years’ experience as an LVN within the last 2 years, with no exceptions
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required.

Benefits:
Our providers are the heart and soul of Medical Edge Recruitment, and we are pleased to offer the following benefit package:

• Comprehensive health plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, and other ancillary benefits
• Referral Bonuses
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• Travel & Housing Stipends
• Extensive Housing Network and Corporate discounts
• Rewards & Recognition program
• Dedicated Licensing & Compliance team
• 24/7 Team Support

About Medical Edge Recruitment
Medical Edge Recruitment is the premier travel nursing recruitment agency specializing in providing top talent to clients in the healthcare industry. We connect clinical and allied providers to their ideal opportunities, focusing on building long-lasting relationships through honesty and transparency.