Clinic LPN

Unity Health; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health in Searcy, AR is seeking a Care Coordinator to coordinate services for patients with chronic conditions.

The role emphasizes preventive care, advocacy, and referral services, with an emphasis on HIPAA compliance and strong communication.

Ideal candidates have an LPN license, 2-5 years clinical experience, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and electronic health records.

Qualifications

• State Board recognized nursing education with a current Arkansas licensure as an LPN.
• 2-5 years experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Highly organized with strong oral and written communication.
• Ability to maintain PHI confidentiality per HIPAA.
• Experience in chronic disease management and utilization management preferred.
• Proficient with Word/Excel and electronic records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services for patients in the assigned panel, especially those with chronic health issues.
• Deliver preventive care, advocacy, information, and referrals for medical and psychosocial needs.
• Collaborate with PCP to assess patient needs and develop care plans.
• Document nursing interventions accurately and timely with patients and families.

Skills

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Patient education

Problem solving

Multitask

Teamwork

Initiative

Clinical reports interpretation

Care planning

Documentation

Education

LPN licensure (Arkansas)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Electronic health records

Job description

Education

• State Board recognized nursing education with a current Arkansas licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Job Knowledge

• 2-5 years experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Highly organized and well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) in a manner consistent with HIPAA.
• Experience in chronic disease management, case management and utilization management preferred.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (specifically Word and Excel).
• Experience with electronic records.

Skills and Abilities

• Data analysis skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including motivational interviewing techniques, to effectively interact and motivate change in behavior.
• Provide patient and caregiver education.
• Strong reasoning, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a high volume environment with minimal supervision.
• Work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Take initiative in finding solutions to difficult and/or sensitive problems.
• Interpret clinical reports.
• Assess patient needs and develop care plans in collaboration with the PCP.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of all nursing interventions with patients and their families or other caregivers.

Safety Sensitive

YES

In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.

Description

The role of the Care Coordinator is to coordinate services for all patients who are part of the assigned panel, especially those with serious, complex or chronic health problems or with psychosocial issues. Patient Care Medical Home coordination includes a proactive approach to deliver complete preventive care, and provide advocacy, information and referral services to patients and families to address their medical and psychosocial needs.

Days

8-5

40hrs/wk