LVN/LPN Care Coordinator

TEEMA Group; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Group is seeking an Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Care Coordinator in Irving, TX to empower patients and drive clinical excellence. You will bridge high-risk patient populations with primary care providers, focus on quality improvement, and close care gaps through proactive outreach and health education.

The role emphasizes collaboration with ACO/CIN networks, identifying care gaps, and guiding patients through preventive screenings and essential follow-up.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active LVN or LPN license in Texas.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical or home health experience.
• Current NURSYS license verification required.
• Must reside in Texas; proof of education submitted.

Responsibilities

• Proactive outreach to patients to close care gaps and improve medication adherence.
• Support ACO/CIN network providers in quality initiatives and care standards.
• Identify open care gaps by pulling reports and participate in quality improvement programs.
• Maintain ongoing communication with providers through reports and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Assist patients in scheduling preventive screenings and follow-up appointments.
• Provide health education and counseling using standardized protocols.
• Serve as a resource in care transitions and quality metrics for staff.
• Demonstrate leadership in a high-performance clinical environment.

Skills

LPN/LVN licensure

Clinical/home health experience

Texas residency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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)