LVN Care Coordinator (LVN)

Advanced Primary Care Practice Llc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Advanced Primary Care Practice in Houston, TX seeks an LVN Care Coordinator to support the ISNP Nurse Practitioner in coordinating care for plan members. You will maintain regular contact with members, families, and facility staff, monitor condition changes, and ensure timely communication with NPs and care teams.

The role emphasizes proactive care management, reducing unnecessary transitions, and improving outcomes for high-acuity long‑term care residents.

Qualifications

• Licensed LVN with current Texas Board of Nursing license.
• Experience in care coordination or long-term care preferred.
• Effective English communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Plan NP with care coordination duties and documentation for Plan Members.
• Initiate and complete assessments, including vital signs and other clinical data collection.
• Perform daily rounds to identify medical, emotional, or behavioral changes in Plan Members.
• Obtain daily Plan Member census and report transitions to Plan NPs and RNPs.
• Monitor Plan Members during transitions to and from the hospital; communicate updates to facility staff and Plan NPs.
• Ensure Plan NP receives all discharge paperwork and summaries following hospital transitions.
• Conduct timely in-person follow-ups after transitions to reduce readmission risk.
• Partner with facility staff and ICT to implement care plans and coordinate services.
• Alert the Plan NP promptly of new enrollees and prioritize intervention for at-risk members.
• Support proactive care management to improve outcomes.

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license

Job description

Advanced Primary Care Practice - Houston - Houston, TX 77002

Overview

Position Type

Part Time

Category

Ancillary Services

Description

Reports to: VP of Managed Care

Schedule: Part-time

Business line:Advanced Primary Care Practice

What We Offer You

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off (Vacation/Sick/Holiday) for full‑time positions
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• A company culture committed to compassionate, coordinated care
• Many more perks and benefits

Job Summary

The LVN Care Coordinator (LVNCC) partners with the ProCare Advantage Institutional Special Needs Plan (ISNP) Nurse Practitioner (Plan NP) to coordinate care for ISNP Beneficiaries (Plan Members). The LVNCC maintains routine contact with Plan Members, families, and facility staff, monitors changes in condition, and ensures timely communication with Plan NPs and interdisciplinary care teams. This role plays a critical part in supporting proactive care management, reducing unnecessary transitions, and improving outcomes for high‑acuity long‑term care residents.

Qualifications

Essential Functions

• Assist the Plan NP with care coordination duties and documentation for Plan Members
• Initiate and complete assessments, including vital signs and other clinical data collection
• Perform daily rounds to identify medical, emotional, or behavioral changes in Plan Members
• Obtain daily Plan Member census and report transitions (ED visits, hospitalizations, hospice elections, returns from hospital) to Plan NPs and RNPs
• Monitor Plan Members during transitions to and from the hospital; communicate updates to facility staff and Plan NPs
• Ensure Plan NP receives all discharge paperwork and summaries following hospital transitions
• Conduct timely in‑person follow‑ups after transitions to reduce readmission risk and identify additional needs
• Partner with facility staff and the Interdisciplinary Care Team (ICT) to implement care plans and coordinate specialty, therapy, or ancillary services
• Alert the Plan NP promptly of new enrollees and prioritize intervention for Plan Members at risk for transition
• Support proactive care management to improve outcomes and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations
• Must practice under the direction of the Plan NP and within LVN scope as defined by the Texas Board of Nursing
• Perform other duties as assigned

Continuing Education

• Attend required in‑services and continuing education programs to maintain professional licensure and certification
• Participate in ongoing education related to Medicare and Managed Care Case Management

Physical Demands

• Ability to communicate in English via phone, in writing, and verbally with staff, residents, families, and external partners
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, handle, or feel objects as needed
• Ability to drive a personal vehicle to multiple facility locations
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to use a computer, phone, and related technology for extended periods
• Occasional exposure to facility environments, including noise, chemicals, and airborne particles
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan including 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.