About CINQCARE

CINQCARE is a provider-led, community-based health and care partner dedicated to improving the health and well-being of those who need care the most, with a deep commitment to Black and Brown communities. Our local physicians, nurses, and caregivers work together to serve people and the communities they live in, beyond just treating symptoms. We remove barriers by delivering personalized care as close to home as possible, often in-home, because we know a deep understanding of our Family Members’ race, culture, and environment is critical to delivering improved health outcomes. By empowering Family Members, providers, and caregivers with the support they need, we strive to make health and care a reality—not a burden—every single day. Join us in creating a better way to care.

About You

The Community Care LVN | LPN should have the following qualifications:

• Education: Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse from a US accredited facility, required.
• Experience:
  • One year in a health services environment.
  • Experience as a Community Health Worker or equivalent preferred.
  • Familiarity with primary care practices preferred.
  • Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
  • Experience providing care at homes, a plus.
• Entrepreneurial: CINQCARE seeks to fix gaps that have persisted for generations in the delivery of care to Black and Brown populations. This position is accountable for using innovation and problem solving to ensure CINQCARE is positioned to innovatively deliver on its promise.
• Communication: Bilingual, Spanish and English preferred. Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills; ability to clearly articulate and present concepts and models in an accessible manner to CINQCARE’s clinical team.
• Relationships: Ability to build and effectively manage relationships with members and clinical team.
• Culture: Good judgement, impeccable ethics, and a strong team player; desire to succeed and grow in a fast-paced, demanding, and entrepreneurial Company.

About the Job

The Community Care LVN conducts basic health assessments, assists family members and their families/care givers to identify needs, provides basic health information, and make appropriate referrals through home visits and telephonic outreach. The candidate should embody CINQCARE’s core values, including, Trusted, Empathetic, Committed, Humble, Creative and Community-Minded.

The Community Care LVN will have the following responsibilities:

• Responsible for establishing trusting relationships with members and their families while providing general support and encouragement.
• Travel to members’ homes to conduct remote physical exams under the supervision of remote clinicians.
• Provide ongoing follow-up, basic motivational interviewing, and goal setting with members/families/care givers.
• Conduct physical examination to include vital signs, point of care testing, and administration of medical intervention consistent with licensure and clinical direction.
• Manage clinical supplies and inventory.
• Facilitates telehealth visits between members and practitioners.
• Completion of forms and screening tools as instructed and required.
• Follow up with members via phone calls, home visits and visits to other settings where members can be found such as hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.
• Work closely with medical providers to help ensure that members have comprehensive and coordinated care.
• Work collaboratively with other clinical personnel assigned to the same members.
• Knowledgeable about community resources appropriate to needs of members/families.
• Responsible for providing consistent communication to Cinq Care clinical team to report on member/family status.
• Act as a member advocate and liaison between the member/family and community service agencies.
• Record member care information in the EMR and other software no later than 24 hours after family member contact.
• Help members set personal health related goals and attend appointments.
• Provide referrals for services to community agencies as appropriate.
• Help members connect with transportation resources and provide appointment reminders in special circumstances.
• Exhibit excellent working relations with members, visitors, and staff.
• Attend regular staff meetings, training, and other meetings, as requested.
• Always maintain HIPAA compliance.
• And of course, perform other job-related duties as assigned.

The working environment and physical requirements of the job for the Community Care LVN include:

This position requires both in-home and office-based work. The job requires frequent travel for home visits and travel to physician offices, hospitals, sub-acute facilities, community partners and non-home-based market offices in all types of weather conditions. In-office work is performed indoors in a traditional office setting with conditioned air, artificial light, and an open workspace.

In this position you will need an ability to travel frequently by car and/or public transportation, the ability to communicate with customers, vendors, management, and other co-workers in person and over devices, sometimes with people who are agitated. Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential. Sitting for extended periods is common. Must be able to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents. Lifting of up to 30 lbs. occasionally may be required. Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals, calculator, copiers, and FAX machines. Good reasoning ability is important. Able to understand and utilize management reports, memos, and other documents to conduct business.