LVN Care Coordinator

LVN Care Coordinator

Full-Time 100% McDonald Wright, Los Angeles, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $33.10 To $43.67 Hourly

Position: #712062

Program:
Nursing

Department:
Health Services

Reports to:

Assistant Nurse Manager

Shift Differential Premium: $1.75 per hour for hours worked between 6pm-6am

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Status: 100%, Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Union

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision; also including Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and a 403(b) Retirement Plan

Center’s Mission:

Building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

As the nation’s largest and most experienced provider of LGBT medical and mental health services, we help LGBTQ people lead healthier, happier lives, by keeping their minds and body well. All services are free or low cost. We’re also one of the few Federally Qualified Health Centers in the nation with providers who specialize in primary care for LGBTQ people and with a research team working to advance the care and treatment of people in our community.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager, the LVN Care Coordinator will collaborate with other healthcare providers in implementing/supporting care plans, support clinic flow, coordinate patient care, promote continuity of care, and facilitate appropriate delivery of health services. Services will be provided to support quality patient care in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and accreditation standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as part of a multidisciplinary care team to provide a range of patient care services.
• Work in collaboration with Medical Providers and other Health Services staff to maintain an effective and efficient program.
• Facilitate patient access to healthcare.
• Within the scope of license, provide skilled nursing care, administer medications, treatments, vital signs, and provide patient education regarding medications, diagnosis, and prevention.
• Observe patients for any medication side effects or reactions; document side effects or reactions and report to Medical Provider and Nursing Management.
• Coordinate and communicate with Medical Providers, patients, and pharmacies regarding patient’s medication prescriptions and refills.
• Coordinate and support activities related to prior authorizations and Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs) needed for PrEP and all other medications.
• Assist in care coordination related to Transgender Healthcare including gender affirming surgery navigation as well as education on hormone administration and replacement therapies.
• Maintain complete and accurate files documenting all care and services provided in the patient’s health record.
• Maintains clear and concise communication, including case presentations, written progress notes, medication lists, summaries, and reports.
• Coordinate referrals and obtain consult notes as needed per clinic protocol to all specialty consultants and ancillary health care services.
• Reduce gaps in services by promoting continuity of care and follow-up of patients.
• Serve as a liaison between Health Services and specialist consultants; and work in partnership to provide consistent, quality care to patients.
• Support coordination of care transition for patients engaged in home health, hospital discharge, and hospice care etc.
• Assist with health care education for patient, partner, and family members; provide health promotion and prevention teaching.
• Provide and reinforce education from Medical Provider pre-approved printed educational materials.
• Increase the access and utilization of medical services by eliminating barriers and promoting early and on-going intervention and adherence.
• Assist with continuous improvement of total quality care as it relates to nursing services and medication treatment and adherence.
• Monitor clinic refrigerators and maintain temperature logs; notifies supervisor of any out of range temperatures.
• Interact in a professional manner with health services staff and patients.
• Exercise appropriate judgment and decision-making skills.
• Use standard office machinery including personal computers and…