LVN/LPN Care Coordinator

TEEMA Group; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Group is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse Care Coordinator in Irving, TX. The role focuses on closing care gaps, improving star ratings, and supporting value-based care initiatives.

You will work with ACO/CIN networks, pull clinical reports, and collaborate with primary care providers to ensure timely preventive screenings and essential follow-ups. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current LVN or LPN license in Texas.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical or home health experience.
• Must reside in the state of Texas.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Outreach to patients by phone to close care gaps and monitor adherence.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and care coordination for high-risk patients.
• Identify care gaps by pulling reports and participate in QI programs.
• Maintain communication with providers via reporting tools and meetings.
• Assist patients in scheduling preventive screenings and follow-up care.
• Provide health education and counseling using standardized materials.
• Serve as a resource on care transitions and quality metrics.
• Demonstrate leadership in a high-performance clinical environment.

Skills

LVN/LPN license

3+ years experience

Texas residency

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Clinical reporting software

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)