Travel-LPN/LVN-Risk Assessments-Bilingual-$1.7wk

The Amergis Division is currently seeking highly skilled LPN Nurses for the available position in El Paso, TX 

Knowledge and Skills

·         Proficient in case management processes and person-centered care practices.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·         Strong analytical decision-making and judgment skills.

·         Demonstrated ability to function as a clinical care team leader.

·         Knowledgeable of all clinical resources available to patients, both inpatient and outpatient.

·         Competent in data entry and word processing.

Required Qualifications

·         Minimum education: LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse),

·         At least 2 years of experience in a community health setting in a healthcare role.

·         At least 2 years of experience in community health, clinical, hospital, acute care, direct care, or case management settings.

·         At least 2 years of experience with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

·         Ability to travel within the assigned region to visit Medicaid members in their homes or other settings, including community centers and hospitals.

·         Reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

·         Fluent in Spanish (required).

Preferred Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s Degree.

·         Experience with electronic charting.

·         Experience arranging community resources.

·         Field-based work experience.

·         Behavioral health experience.

·         Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs.

General Comments

·         Travelers only (must have a Texas-specific LVN license; can live out of state. Multistate status cannot be through a different state).

·         Location: El Paso, TX.

·         City of El Paso Department of Public Health.

·         Address: 5115 El Paso Dr, El Paso, TX 79905.

·         2-month contract (end date: Friday, May 30, 2025).

·         Start date: April 7, 2025.

·         Mileage reimbursement provided at $0.70 per mile (daily mileage tracking required).

Spanish Fluency Testing

·         Spanish fluency test

Responsibilities

·         Scheduling and conducting face-to-face and/or telephonic member assessments.

·         Coordinating member care based on needs identified during assessments.

·         Completing all required paperwork within state-specific turnaround times.

·         Collaborating with members and their LAR to develop individualized care plans.

·         Completing comprehensive daily/weekly status and handoff reports.

Software Skills Required

·         Proficiency in Microsoft products, Teams, Outlook, and the ability to quickly learn other systems (e.g., OICS).

Hours

·         8 am – 5 pm MST. Training hours will be the same; training days TBD.

Additional Health Screenings

·         No additional health screenings required besides a drug and background check.

Additional Considerations

·         Contractor MUST be fluent in Spanish (read, write, and speak at a high level). Proof of fluency requested.

·         Experience with home health, case management (including hospice), elderly population, mental health, behavioral health, and IDD population (Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities).

·         40 hours guaranteed.

Main Address for Google Maps (travelers)

·         City of El Paso Department of Public Health.

·         Address: 5115 El Paso Dr, El Paso, TX 79905.

Job Details

·         Will ask 134 Health Risk Assessment questions.

·         Provided equipment: laptop, monitor, printer, cell phone, hot spot (must be returned after contract ends).

·         Minimum of 5 visits per week (push for 7-10 per week).

·         Each assessment typically takes 1 to 1.5 hours.

·         Pre-work to post-work for one assessment will take approximately 4 hours.

Compliance Requirements Post-Offer

·         Car insurance required (copy needed).

·         Full backgrounds including DMV report (clean driving record required).

Compensation

·         Travel Pay: $15/hr x 40 hrs = $600/week.

·         Meals and Food Allowance: $336/week + $770/week = $1,106/week.

·         Weekly Total: $1,706/week.

Drew Elix/National Recruitment Manager

Amergis Healthcare Staffing 
Phone: 813-619-4075 / Fax: (800) 294-1248 
5332 Avion Park Drive
Suite 200
Tampa, FL  33607 
www.amergis.com