Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Care Coordinator - Population Health

Bon Secours Health System; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team in a remote position. This role involves promoting the health and welfare of patients, with responsibilities including care coordination and outreach. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and a nursing license, with 2 years of relevant experience preferred. Competitive benefits and incentives offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Incentives

Referral bonuses

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in community-based setting, home health or case management experience.
• Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse with active License in State of Patient Care is required.
• Community Health Worker certification or working toward certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote health and welfare of assigned patients as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Provide care coordination services for eligible patients.
• Contact patients and families to ensure preventive services are received.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Licensed Practical Nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Power Point

Basic Excel

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Promote the health and welfare of assigned patients as a member of Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) caring for the patient, ensuring the patient’s individual needs are identified and addressed in a timely manner. Act as patient advocate to address primary physical and social needs including assessing and linking community resources available to the patient, as well as ensuring patients assigned have timely access to services they need while respecting the rights and wishes of the patient and family. Provide care coordination services for eligible patients, supporting the ambulatory care management team to address barriers, facilitate access to clinical services, reinforce education of self-care activities and healthy behaviors, and align to appropriate community resources.

This is a remote/work at home position. Hire must be open to working eastern time zone hours.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain a caseload of patients according to department policies.
• Identify, enroll and/or refer patients to Ambulatory Care Manager for Transitions of Care/Complex Case Management/Chronic Disease Management as appropriate based on department protocols.
• Support execution of developed care plans to maximize healthcare outcomes and facilitate wellness with periodic review and update according to department protocols.
• Perform medication review and teach-back to ensure patient understanding and ability to adhere to medical regimen.
• Contact patients, caregivers and families to ensure preventive services are received by assigned patients.
• Perform patient outreach according to established protocols and document in electronic medical record.
• Educate patients on availability of resources for primary care and acute care along with alternative community programs and services that promote sound health, lifestyle and well-being.
• Provide resource management to improve care, patient experience and reduce unnecessary cost and utilization: right care, right place, and right time.
• Assist patient in advanced care planning to complete Advanced Directives as appropriate.
• Obtain and coordinate access with primary care providers and other specialty providers including behavioral health ensuring necessary records and documentation of referrals are completed and reconciled.
• Identify, execute, and track needed referrals to care and community resources.
• Document all communications with patient and/or care team in electronic medical record.

Licensing/Certification

Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse with active License in State of Patient Care (required)

Community Health Worker certification or working toward certification, Certified Health Coach (preferred)

Education

Required Minimum Education- High School Diploma

Specialty/Major- Licensed Practical Nursing

Work Experience

2 years experience in community based setting, home health or case management experience

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills. Strong analytical, data management and computer skills.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of healthcare and health education across the lifespan in a practice health setting.
• Ability to work with individuals, groups and families. Familiarity and knowledge of Community Resources. Flexibility to work non- traditional hours. Works well in a Team Setting.
• Personal computer skills.
• Experience with database entry, EMR documentation, Power Point preferred and basic Excel skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Accepts responsibility and follows through on projects and activities

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• Demonstrated success in improving the health of a distinct population of patients in the ambulatory or community setting.
• Experience in a healthcare related environment working with patients, families, and providers.
• Preferred knowledge of managed care requirements both public and private

Bon Secours Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Bon Secours Mercy Health offers a range of benefits, including competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions, as well as medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and more.