Integrated Care Coordinator (Nurse)

sevencounties; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

sevencounties is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide frontline clinical support in Louisville, KY. You will conduct health screenings, triage needs, and help clients access services, housing and community resources, while advocating for timely care.

KY LPN license and at least 3 years of nursing experience in hospital, physician office, or behavioral health are required; community-based care experience is preferred. This full-time, on-site role requires reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Active KY LPN license is required.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience in hospital, physician office, or behavioral care clinic.

Responsibilities

• Provides first point of clinic contact for new clients and explains services.
• Completes health screenings, nursing assessments and triage healthcare needs.
• Participates in team meetings to develop a care plan.
• Assists clients in navigating the healthcare environment for access to care.
• Advocates for clients with providers and managed care organizations to ensure timely care.
• Coordinates access to housing and social support as needed.
• Identifies other needs that affect healthcare access and outcomes.
• Documents appointments, medications and needs for assigned clients.

Skills

Nursing

Community health

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Case management

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (KY)

Job description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides first point of clinic contact for all new clients. Explain services available and focus on engagement of client to access services.
• Completes health screenings, nursing assessments and triage healthcare needs for new and ongoing clients.
• Participates in team meeting to develop a plan of care to address client needs.
• Assists clients in navigating the healthcare environment to ensure access to appropriate care.
• Advocates on client's behalf with healthcare providers and managed care organizations to ensure timely care.
• Assists with coordination/access to services that address social determinants of healthcare outcomes: Provides transportation to healthcare appointments, when needed
• Identifies other needs, when necessary, that ensure access to healthcare
• Assists in obtaining access to housing (search for housing, applications, financial assistance, communication with landlord), as necessary, when housing status destabilizes health status and presents a barrier to receiving appropriate healthcare.
• Assists with access to other community resources e.g., public assistance and financial benefits.
• Develops knowledge base of other healthcare providers in the service area and collaborate, as needed
• Documents tracking for appointments, medication, and other healthcare needs for assigned clients, as needed

EDUCATION

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current active license to practice in Kentucky.

EXPERIENCE

• Three years of nursing experience in a hospital, physician office, or behavioral care clinic.
• Experience in community setting or integrated care environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position may require lifting of 20 pounds maximum, with frequent lifting or carrying of items weighing up to 10 pounds, or requires significant periods of walking or standing
• Possible exposure to the threat of bodily harm from clients or families.
• Normal tasks may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue.
• Reliable transportation for frequent travel.

Time Type

Full time