Medical Coordinator (LVN) - Per Diem

Socket.dev; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401K with Company Matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Illumination Health + Home is seeking a part-time LVN to deliver high-quality medical care to patients experiencing homelessness in recuperative care settings, with weekend and night schedules available.

You will perform intake, assess health, coordinate care, educate patients, and maintain accurate records in our EHR while upholding HIPAA and safety standards. California LVN license and 2 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current and non-restricted LVN license in California.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills, including email and data in spreadsheets.
• Valid CA Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial intake to establish an appropriate care plan.
• Assess health status and vital signs at arrival.
• Set weekly goals and monitor progress of medical needs.
• Coordinate home health visits and appointments.
• Educate patients on illnesses, medications, and prevention.
• Arrange transportation to medical appointments when needed.
• Enter patient data into EHR and maintain records.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and infection control.

Skills

Weekend availability

Bilingual English/Spanish

MS Office proficiency

Data entry

Education

LVN license in California

High School Diploma

Tools

KIPU

Job description

“Every person deserves compassion, dignity, and the safety of a place to call home.”
Homelessness is the largest social and public health crisis in California. Illumination Health + Home is a growing non-profit organization dedicated towards disrupting the cycle of homelessness by providing targeted, interdisciplinary services in our recuperative care centers, emergency shelters, housing services and children's and family programs. IHH currently has 13+ facilities with 22+ micro-communities scattered across Orange County, Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire.

Job Description

The Medical Coordinator (LVN) is responsible for delivering high quality medical care and influencing positive outcomes for patients experiencing homelessness in the recuperative care setting. We have many schedules available for this role, including weekends and nights.

• The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $36.00per hour, depending on experience.
• Workdays may vary. Part Time - Per Diem position.
• Work sitemay vary based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

Client Care:

• Perform initial intake to ensure that an appropriate care plan is established based on discharge information from the hospital or primary care notes
  • Assess health status of patient upon arrival by conducting head to toe assessment and checking vitals
  • Determine the patient’s insurance status, make follow up appointments with patient’s providers and reviewing medication list
• Establish and maintain a care plan
  • Set weekly goals for patient to complete to assist with medical or social reintegration, verify goal completion, and assess medical needs.
• Conduct morning, afternoon, and evening checks for all assigned clients to observe wellbeing, ensuring there is no change in medical conditions since hospital discharge.
• Link clients to medical services when necessary (insurance, PCP, specialists, referrals).
• Coordinate home health visits (if needed) and follow-up on medical appointments.
• Promote health literacy by providing patient education with regards to clients’ illnesses, medications, preventative measures, treatment management and overall general health.
• Arrange transportation for clients to and from medical appointments, as needed
• Report emergency situations to Supervisor/Manager and document incident
  • Seek proper level of care to assess and treat medical complication
  • Initiate medical response system when appropriate
• Support patient recuperation by providing necessary items and space needed to rehabilitate and assisting with the upkeep of the facility.

Administrative/Record Keeping:

• Enter patient information and case notes into EHR and other documentation systems.
• Complete and update medication, vitals, progress notes and care plan
• Perform administrative tasks such as answering phones and filing paperwork.
• Prepare patient reports for billing.
• Maintain proper inventory of medical supplies and medications.

Compliance/Safety:

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines, Illumination Foundation policies and DHS standards.
• Provide patients with proper compliance forms upon admission
• Utilize infection control measures according to OSHA standards.
• Conduct medication reconciliation and ensure proper disposal and pickup of bio-medical/pharmaceutical waste.
• Maintain a safe work environment by ensuring the cleanliness of the med room, wound care room, and medication storage room.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current and non-restricted LVN license in California
• 2 years of relevant experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to send and receive emails and summarize data inspreadsheets.
• Valid CA Driver’s License.

Preferred:

• Availability to work weekends and nights
• Home Health nursing experience and experience working with populations dealing with addiction andbehavioral health conditions.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Proficiency in MicrosoftOffice Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Calendar) and KIPU or other electronic health record systems.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance fundedby Illumination Health + Home (Kaiser and Blue Shield), depending on the plan
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance funded 100% by Illumination Health + Home
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 401K with Company Matching
• 10days vacation PTO/year
• 6 days sick PTO/year
• 10 days holiday PTO/year
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSFL) for federally qualified loans