LPN Waiver Care Coordinator - Home & Community

Western-Reserve-Area-Agency-On-Aging; North Olmsted (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks PTO

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K with company match

Paid training

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA) is seeking an LPN Waiver Service Coordinator to partner with members, caregivers, providers, and an interdisciplinary team to coordinate home- and community-based waiver services.

You will conduct member contacts and home visits, implement and monitor individualized plans, and help access providers, equipment, and community resources across Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, and Medina counties.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted LPN license in the State of Ohio.
• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Experience with older adults and/or individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Experience in home health, managed care, long-term care, Medicaid waiver programs, MyCare Ohio, HCBS, care coordination, or service coordination is a plus.
• Compassionate, person-centered approach with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, documentation, time-management, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to travel throughout WRAAA's service area.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation systems and Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor authorized home- and community-based waiver services.
• Conduct required member contacts and home and community visits.
• Assist with implementing and monitoring individualized waiver service plans.
• Coordinate services with members, caregivers, providers, Care Managers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Identify changes in a member's health, functional status, living environment, or service needs and communicate concerns to appropriate clinical or care-management staff.
• Assist members with accessing providers, community resources, durable medical equipment, home modifications, and other authorized services.
• Monitor service delivery and follow up on service gaps, delays, interruptions, and member concerns.
• Provide members and caregivers with education and information regarding available services and community resources.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of member contacts, services, referrals, and follow-up activities.
• Participate in care transitions and interdisciplinary service coordination.
• Advocate for members and support their ability to live safely and independently in the community.

Skills

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Travel ability

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

LPN license in Ohio

Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA) is seeking an LPN Waiver Service Coordinator to partner with members, caregivers, providers, and an interdisciplinary team to coordinate home- and community-based waiver services.

You will conduct member contacts and home visits, implement and monitor individualized plans, and help access providers, equipment, and community resources across Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, and Medina counties.