LPN Patient Navigator: Advocate & Care Coordinator

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Patient Navigator to serve as an advocate, educator, and clinical resource for patients and families throughout their healthcare journey.

You will coordinate care from diagnosis through treatment, collaborate with physicians and care teams, and help navigate barriers to ensure seamless experiences across the continuum of care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current LPN license in Louisiana.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate treatment plans and communicate with patients, families, and physicians.
• Collaborate with care management and community partners to remove barriers to care.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and resources.
• Support data collection and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage with community programs and staff education to improve access.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient advocacy

Care coordination

Nursing assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Education

Practical Nursing (LPN) program graduate

Job description

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Patient Navigator to serve as an advocate, educator, and clinical resource for patients and families throughout their healthcare journey.

You will coordinate care from diagnosis through treatment, collaborate with physicians and care teams, and help navigate barriers to ensure seamless experiences across the continuum of care.