On-Site LPN Nurse Scheduler - Care Coordination

People-Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

People Care in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Nurse Scheduler (LPN) to coordinate nursing visits, manage scheduling priorities, and ensure timely patient visits in accordance with care needs and requirements. Reporting to the Director of Patient Services, this on-site role requires scheduling accuracy, collaboration with nursing and care coordination teams, and strong documentation practices.

40 hours per week, full-time, on-site at 1649 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204.

Qualifications

• Experience in home care, nursing coordination, case management, or a related healthcare setting.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to recognize scheduling conflicts, prioritize time-sensitive needs, and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation practices.
• Proficiency with computer systems and electronic records.
• Preferred: LHCSA experience; English/Spanish bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Nursing Visit Scheduling & Coordination: Schedule start-of-care and required follow-up nursing visits within applicable timeframes.
• Coordinate semi-annual nursing visits and monitor upcoming deadlines to ensure timely completion.
• Assign nurses based on patient needs, clinical qualifications, geographic location, availability, and continuity of care.
• Coordinate schedules according to service authorizations, patient needs, and staffing availability.
• Monitor upcoming visits and proactively address scheduling conflicts and coverage gaps.
• Clinical Coordination & Triage: Review reported patient concerns and determine the appropriate next steps within the scope of the LPN license, agency protocols, and applicable requirements.
• Coordinate PRN nursing visits when indicated and escalate clinical concerns to the appropriate clinical leadership.
• Communicate changes in patient condition, urgent scheduling needs, and service concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Collaborate with clinical and coordination staff to help ensure timely responses to patient needs.
• Documentation & Schedule Management: Maintain accurate nursing schedules, visit records, and related documentation in the agency's systems.
• Monitor scheduled and completed visits, identify missed or outstanding visits, and follow up on discrepancies.
• Review relevant clinical documentation and service information to support scheduling decisions and care coordination.
• Identify potential scheduling issues early and communicate them to clinical leadership.
• Communicate professionally with patients, families, nurses, physicians, and internal departments.
• Work closely with Clinical Services, Intake, and Care Coordination to support efficient operations and continuity of care.
• Keep the VP of Clinical Services informed of significant scheduling challenges, coverage gaps, and unresolved issues.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing coordination

Home care

Case management

Communication skills

Documentation proficiency

Computer systems

Job description

People Care in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Nurse Scheduler (LPN) to coordinate nursing visits, manage scheduling priorities, and ensure timely patient visits in accordance with care needs and requirements. Reporting to the Director of Patient Services, this on-site role requires scheduling accuracy, collaboration with nursing and care coordination teams, and strong documentation practices.

40 hours per week, full-time, on-site at 1649 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204.