Licensed Practical Nurse- Care Coordinator

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Department VALLEY PARTNERS LLC - 838376 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift Pay Range $22.71 - $34.06

• Collaborate with RN Care Coordinator to manage a patient panel of up to 250.
• Perform periodic holistic care management based on initial assessment and goals as outlined by RN Care Coordinator. Provide education regarding disease management based on current best practice standards. Identify patients who may need closer follow up and elevate care to RN Care Coordinator as appropriate for re-evaluation and triage.
• Knowledge of current federal, state, and local programs as well as their eligibility requirements and application process in order to pro-actively connect patients with appropriate resources.
• Implement care management plan and goals established by RN Care Coordinator and mutually agreed upon by patient/family. Utilize motivational interviewing techniques and assist patient in meeting action-oriented goals and objectives.
• Evaluate effectiveness of plan in meeting established care goals. Collaborate with RN Care Coordinator in instances where goals may need to be revised.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family to achieve maximum levels of wellness and independence.
• Perform weekly follow up calls for patients recently discharged from the hospital who are considered high risk for readmission until patient has been discharged for 30 days. Ensure that the patient has attended follow up appointments as scheduled and is adherent to medications. Provide patient with education regarding hospital diagnosis. Identify patients who have had a change in condition and elevate care to RN Care Coordinator for further evaluation/triage.
• Serve as liaison to providers, patients and families for coordination of services.
• Maintains EMR databases on care managed population. Maintain accurate and timely documentation and billing based on care plan initiated by RN Care Coordinator. Identify patients who have had a change in condition and elevate care to RN Care Coordinator for review of care plan.
• Review utilization and quality reports routinely, scan for gaps in care and identify patients needing the additional support of care management.
• Participates in regular team meetings. Participates in departmental and organizational committees as applicable. Participates in the orientation of new personnel. Precepts and acts as a mentor to peers. Promotes collaborative teamwork.
• Meet with RN Care Coordinator team lead and Manager Population Health Outpatient Care Coordinator on a regular basis to provide patient updates, identify issues, and develop strategies for resolution.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with basic principles and guidelines of professional nursing. Ensures documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Attend conferences, workshops, and complete continuing education as assigned.

High School Diploma required

LPN License required. Based on primary state of residency and in accordance with current Virginia Board of Nursing Regulations, must be licensed or eligible to practice pending licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or West Virginia (as applicable depending upon geographical area assigned) with either a:
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