Home Health LVN Coordinator

The Legacy Senior Communities; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Legacy Senior Communities seeks an LVN to facilitate patient care, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, and manage referrals in Plano, Texas. The role involves direct communication with patients, staff, and referral sources to ensure timely and accurate care delivery.

Responsibilities include documenting referrals, coordinating schedules, and supporting billing and administrative tasks as needed. Texas LVN licensure and home health experience are preferred for this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Educational and licensure requirements for LVN in Texas.
• Experience in home health is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document new referrals promptly.
• Coordinate care with Nurse Supervisors and the care team.
• Communicate effectively with patients, staff, and referral sources.
• Respond professionally to agency and patient needs.
• Schedule and document patient appointments and visits.
• Monitor staff points and report deviations to DON.
• Assist with billing, payroll, and filing procedures as needed.
• Promote agency philosophy and mission to patients and families.

Skills

Coordination of care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Effective communication

Patient scheduling

Data entry

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing

Texas LVN license

Job description

Position Summary

Primary function is to facilitate the patient care process, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, and the referral source.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Receive and appropriately document new referrals in a timely manner


• Participate in coordinating care with Nurse Supervisors and patient interdisciplinary team


• Provide effective communication to patients, staff members, other health care professionals and referral sources


• Respond to agency and patient needs in a professional and creative manner


• Schedule and appropriately document patient schedules in a timely manner


• Monitor full-time staff points and report to DON deviations from established guidelines


• Participate in coordinating care with management and patient interdisciplinary team


• Ensures accurate entry, access and retrieval of data base information


• Verifies insurance benefits


• Pre-certifies initial insurance coverage; follows up to maintain required re-certification coverage authorization; enters patient information regarding authorization/coverage approval


• Performs special projects and other duties as requested


• May assist with billing, payroll, and filing procedures


• Promotes agency philosophy and mission by presenting a positive image to patients, families, physicians and community agencies


• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency

Position Summary

Primary function is to facilitate the patient care process, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, and the referral source.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Receive and appropriately document new referrals in a timely manner


• Participate in coordinating care with Nurse Supervisors and patient interdisciplinary team


• Provide effective communication to patients, staff members, other health care professionals and referral sources


• Respond to agency and patient needs in a professional and creative manner


• Schedule and appropriately document patient schedules in a timely manner


• Monitor full-time staff points and report to DON deviations from established guidelines


• Participate in coordinating care with management and patient interdisciplinary team


• Ensures accurate entry, access and retrieval of data base information


• Verifies insurance benefits


• Pre-certifies initial insurance coverage; follows up to maintain required re-certification coverage authorization; enters patient information regarding authorization/coverage approval


• Performs special projects and other duties as requested


• May assist with billing, payroll, and filing procedures


• Promotes agency philosophy and mission by presenting a positive image to patients, families, physicians and community agencies


• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing


• Licensure: Current Texas State Licensed Vocational Nurse


• Experience: One year experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, home health preferred