Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) Care Coordinator to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will serve as a key point of contact for patient care coordination, ensuring seamless communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers. Your expertise in acute and post-acute care settings will drive exceptional patient outcomes, foster efficient discharge planning, and support comprehensive case management. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality care, this is the opportunity for you to make a meaningful difference every day.
Duties
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans across inpatient, outpatient, and post-acute settings.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, medical history review, and physiological evaluations to inform care strategies.
- Coordinate discharge planning by arranging follow-up appointments, home health services, and community resources to ensure continuity of care.
- Manage patient intake processes and maintain accurate medical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Assist in diagnostic evaluations and monitor patient progress through ongoing assessments and documentation.
- Support utilization management by reviewing medical necessity criteria and facilitating appropriate resource allocation.
- Provide education on medical terminology, disease processes, and treatment plans to patients and their families to promote understanding and engagement.
Requirements
- Valid LVN license with current state certification required.
- Critical care experience with a focus on ICU or emergency medicine strongly preferred.
- Experience working within Level I or Level II trauma centers or similar high-acuity environments such as PICU or burn units.
- Knowledge of hospital medicine, infectious disease care, behavioral health, geriatrics, and medical-surgical nursing practices.
- Familiarity with hospital experience including inpatient and outpatient settings; clinic experience is a plus.
- Strong understanding of physiology, diagnostic evaluation procedures, and patient assessment techniques.
- Proficiency in medical terminology, electronic medical records systems, and HIPAA compliance standards.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to handle complex cases involving post-acute care transitions or managed care environments confidently. Join us as an LVN Care Coordinator to be at the forefront of compassionate patient-centered care! Your expertise will empower patients through every stage of their healthcare journey while supporting our mission to deliver exceptional service in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Pay: $29.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
