Licensed Vocational Nurse Care Coordinator

Company: Christus Health
Location: Tyler
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Description
Summary: Provides care under the direct supervision of the Population Health Director of Care Management or Nurse Manager utilizing physician approved patient protocols according to established standards and best practice guidelines. Facilitates the communication between patient/caregiver, physician and the outpatient care team to optimize health and wellness, reduce inpatient admission, reduce re-admissions and improve medical stability in the patient population served. Works collaboratively with Nurse Navigators to manage medical stability in patients with high risk disease management with complex comorbid conditions.

• Manages a case load of 10,000-15,000 patients with identified gaps in care in collaboration with the Health Care Team.
• Works in collaboration with the PCMH Team in the design, implementation and evaluation of the PMH model as applicable. Requirements:
  • Vocational/technical school graduate
  • Basic LVN Nursing skills
  • Knowledge of lab procedures and diagnostic testing
  • Ability to write clear documentation and ability to write detailed specifications
  • Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • EMR Experience
  • 3 years clinical experience with at least 2 years in a primary care clinic preferred
  • LVN/LPN License in the state of TX or where positions is located within the enterprise
  • CPR Certification, if applicable Work Type: Full Time

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