LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse – Nurse Navigator

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Work-life balance support

Job summary

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking an Licensed Practical Nurse Navigator to guide patient populations through complex care pathways, focusing on access, referral accuracy, sequencing, and continuity across services and settings.

You will review referrals, collaborate with healthcare providers, communicate with patients about their care, coordinate activities and educational series, and help remove system barriers to timely follow-up.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program in Nursing (Required).
• Minimum of 2 years LPN experience.
• Strong clinical knowledge, communication, and care coordination skills.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and serve as a patient advocate.
• Proficiency in developing protocols, managing referrals, and maintaining systems for follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Review and triage referrals for appropriateness and urgency, ensuring necessary records are obtained.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to coordinate and implement patient care plans.
• Communicate with patients via various methods regarding their care.
• Coordinate patient activities, support groups, and educational series.
• Support internal referral retention and capture, promote patient navigation procedures, and develop screening tools.
• Address patient concerns related to access, scheduling, and communication.
• Conduct medical record reviews and track patient progress from referral through care completion.
• Assist patients in navigating system barriers and ensure timely follow-up and surveillance.

Skills

Patient navigation

Care coordination

Referral management

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure

Job description

Role Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse Navigator guides patient populations through complex care pathways, focusing on access, referral accuracy, sequencing, and continuity across services and settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and triage referrals for appropriateness and urgency, ensuring necessary records are obtained.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to coordinate and implement patient care plans.
• Communicate with patients via various methods regarding their care.
• Coordinate patient activities, support groups, and educational series.
• Support internal referral retention and capture, promote patient navigation procedures, and develop screening tools.
• Address patient concerns related to access, scheduling, and communication.
• Conduct medical record reviews and track patient progress from referral through care completion.
• Assist patients in navigating system barriers and ensure timely follow-up and surveillance.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program in Nursing (Required).
• Minimum of 2 years LPN experience.
• Strong clinical knowledge, communication, and care coordination skills.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and serve as a patient advocate.
• Proficiency in developing protocols, managing referrals, and maintaining systems for follow-up.

Additional Details:

Work typically occurs in a clinical environment, with performance evaluated via Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The role emphasizes patient-centered care, system navigation, and collaboration to improve health outcomes. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health coverage, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and support for work-life balance.