LVN Care Coordinator — Discharge & Family Support

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio coordinates social services and case management within patient care, discharge, and home planning. It liaises with external agencies and healthcare facilities to ensure seamless care across the continuum.

Three years of nursing experience and strong knowledge of disease management support high-quality outcomes, with emphasis on confidentiality and collaboration with physicians and discharge planners. Strong MS Office and communication skills underpin daily responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Three years of nursing experience required.
• Experience in public health nursing, acute care, or case management.
• Knowledge of disease management strategies.
• Knowledge of nursing processes, care management, and continuity of care.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; analyzes information and develops solutions.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of information.
• Computer proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a liaison between patient/family and healthcare personnel to ensure necessary care is provided.
• Effectively and efficiently manages patients throughout the continuum of care.
• Performs utilization review to ensure admissions for appropriateness of care and medical necessity.
• Coordinates and oversees the care and services of patients to achieve desired clinical and resource outcome.
• Coordinates with physicians on patient's progress and discharge needs.
• Works with discharge planners and assists in the coordination of support services.
• Provides education and support to patients and families related to their medical condition, treatments and the importance of following the continuing treatment plan.
• Serves as an advocate for patients in dealing with healthcare providers, insurance plans, and community resources.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing experience

Public health nursing

Acute care

Case management

Disease management

Nursing processes

Care coordination

Confidential information handling

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

UT Health San Antonio coordinates social services and case management within patient care, discharge, and home planning. It liaises with external agencies and healthcare facilities to ensure seamless care across the continuum.

Three years of nursing experience and strong knowledge of disease management support high-quality outcomes, with emphasis on confidentiality and collaboration with physicians and discharge planners. Strong MS Office and communication skills underpin daily responsibilities.