LPN/LVN - Nurse Navigator

Universal Health Services; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking an ACO LVN Navigator in Amarillo, Texas, to serve as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers. The position involves conducting assessments and promoting optimal health outcomes through effective communication and coordination of care across various settings.

The ideal candidate will have a Texas LVN license, experience as an LPN/LVN, and be adept in electronic health records and Microsoft products. Join us to make a meaningful impact on high-risk patients by guiding them towards effective self-care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience as an LPN/LVN.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with healthcare teams for patient care plans.
• Conduct clinical and social assessments across various settings.
• Educate patients on health promotion and self-care.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Experience in health records

Education

Graduation from an accredited LPN/LVN certification program

Licensed by the State of Texas as an LVN

Job description

Responsibilities

Prominence Health is a value-based care organization bridging the gap between affiliated health systems and independent providers.

The ACO LVN Navigator is a licensed clinical LVN who functions as a liaison between the patient’s primary care provider, the patient or caregiver, and the multidisciplinary healthcare team to assist in developing an optimal plan of care. The ACO Nurse Navigator assesses needs and coordinates resources to promote optimal health benefits and outcomes. The ACO LVN Navigator will provide clinical and social assessments in multiple care settings, including over the phone, the emergency department, primary care provider’s office, skilled nursing facilities, and in rare cases, the patient’s home. The ACO LVN Navigator will work to build rapport with primary care providers, office staff, patients, and their families to support and expedite timely transitions of care and appropriate utilization.

This position requires a high frequency of contact with the very high risk ACO patient and their caregivers for education of health promotion and self‑care skills as well as facilitating compliance with required quality measures for all ACO patients. An ACO LVN Navigator will also ensure the communication of a patient’s treatment plan and general status to all caregivers during all transitions of care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited LPN/LVN certification program.
• Licensed by the State of Texas as an LVN.
• Minimum of two years’ experience as an LPN/LVN.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to document in different electronic health records as well as utilize Microsoft products.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.