Licensed Practical Nurse - Nurse Navigator - Adult Echocardiography

Azza HealthCare Agency; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking an LPN to serve as a patient navigator, guiding new patients and supporting care plans. The role emphasizes education, coordination with providers, and accurate documentation in a clinical setting.

Experience in cardiovascular contexts and echocardiography is preferred, with strong communication and organizational skills required. Works within a team-focused, patient-centered care environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of LPN experience.
• Strong communication, coordination, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a clinical environment and support team efforts.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient entry into the program through clinical knowledge and documentation review.
• Coordinate and communicate with patients via phone, mail, and in person.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop and implement care plans.
• Serve as a point of contact for providers and coordinate patient activities and support services.
• Maintain patient records, follow-up systems, and clinical supplies.
• Assist with medical record reviews, nursing care, and equipment maintenance.
• Develop screening tools and navigational procedures to improve patient experience.
• Address patient concerns regarding appointments, communication, and billing.

Skills

LPN experience

Cardiovascular experience

Echocardiography experience

Education

Nursing specialty training graduate

Job description

Job Summary

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will serve as a patient navigator, guiding new patients, providing education, and ensuring continuity of care. This role involves clinical support to providers and patients, assisting in diagnosis and treatment, and collaborating with healthcare teams.

Job Summary

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will serve as a patient navigator, guiding new patients, providing education, and ensuring continuity of care. This role involves clinical support to providers and patients, assisting in diagnosis and treatment, and collaborating with healthcare teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient entry into the program through clinical knowledge and documentation review.
• Coordinate and communicate with patients via phone, mail, and in person.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop and implement care plans.
• Serve as a point of contact for providers and coordinate patient activities and support services.
• Maintain patient records, follow-up systems, and clinical supplies.
• Assist with medical record reviews, nursing care, and equipment maintenance.
• Develop screening tools and navigational procedures to improve patient experience.
• Address patient concerns regarding appointments, communication, and billing.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of LPN experience; cardiovascular and adult echocardiography experience preferred.
• Strong communication, coordination, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a clinical environment and support team efforts.

Position Details

Work in a clinical setting, ensuring compliance with organizational policies. The role requires a graduate from a specialty training program in nursing. Emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered care, and continuous improvement.