LVN/LPN Care Coordinator

TEEMA; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse Care Coordinator (LVN) to empower patients and drive clinical excellence. You will bridge high-risk populations with primary care providers, focusing on value-based care and quality improvement.

You will perform proactive outreach, support providers, identify care gaps, coordinate scheduling for screenings and follow-ups, and educate patients and families using standardized protocols.

Qualifications

• Current LVN/LPN license required.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical or home health experience.
• Must reside in Texas.
• NURSYS license verification documentation required.

Responsibilities

• Proactive telephonic outreach to close care gaps and improve quality metrics.
• Support ACO/CIN network providers in quality initiatives.
• Identify care gaps through reports and assist in quality improvement programs.
• Maintain communication with healthcare providers via reporting tools and meetings.
• Assist patients in scheduling preventive screenings and follow-ups.
• Provide health education to patients and families using standard protocols.
• Serve as a resource on care transitions and quality metrics to staff.
• Demonstrate leadership in a high-performance clinical environment.

Skills

Telephonic outreach

Care coordination

Quality improvement

Stakeholder communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Care Coordinator

Role Summary

Empower patients and drive clinical excellence as a Licensed Vocational Nurse Care Coordinator. In this vital role, you will act as a bridge between high-risk patient populations and their primary care providers, ensuring that no one falls through the cracks of the healthcare system. You will be at the heart of value-based care, focusing on quality improvement initiatives and managing care for patients with complex, multi-morbid conditions. This position offers the unique opportunity to influence patient outcomes directly through proactive outreach, health education, and the closing of critical care gaps.

Key Duties:

Proactive Patient Outreach: Conduct telephonic outreach to members to close care gaps, address medication adherence, and facilitate improved star ratings and quality performance.

Network Support: Support ACO and CIN network providers in meeting quality improvement initiatives and monitoring high standards of care.

Clinical Gap Identification: Pull reports to identify open care gaps and participate actively in targeted Quality Improvement Programs.

Provider Collaboration: Maintain ongoing, seamless communication with healthcare providers through various reporting tools and multidisciplinary meetings.

Patient Advocacy: Support Primary Care Providers by assisting patients in scheduling preventive screenings and essential follow-up appointments.

Health Education: Provide expert counseling and health education to patients and their families using standardized protocols and engaging materials.

Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a knowledgeable resource in care transitions and quality metrics, assisting in the education of clinical staff and stakeholders.

Leadership Excellence: Meet organizational competencies by serving as a leader of self and others in a high-performance clinical environment.

Required Qualifications

Licensure: Must hold a current, valid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of clinical or home health experience is required to ensure a strong foundation in patient care.

Residency: Must currently reside in the state of Texas.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required (proof of education must be submitted).

Compliance: Must provide a NURSYS license verification, including documentation regarding any license disciplines.

Desired Qualifications

Communication: Exceptional telephonic communication skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse patient populations.

Technical Savvy: Proficiency in pulling clinical reports and navigating healthcare databases to identify quality metrics.

Care Coordination: Prior experience in value-based care, ACO environments, or managing high-risk patient populations is highly beneficial.

Location and Work Type

Setting: Professional System Office / Hospital Setting

Work Type: On-site, Temp-to-Perm opportunity

Location: Irving, TX

Schedule: Monday – Friday (Standard Business Hours)