Patient Care Coordinator, License Vocational Nurse Job at The Muse (La Mirada)

Job Description

The Patient Care Coordinator, LVN supports collaboration, communication, and care coordination with all members of the patient’s Home Health interdisciplinary team. Primary responsibilities of the role are to assist the interdisciplinary team by obtaining physician orders, communicating patient lab results to physicians and RN case managers, and scheduling patient visits. Works closely with nursing leadership to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Serves as a Home Health representative when engaging with patients, their family members, physicians, and the community. The Patient Care Coordinator, LVN performs all duties in a high-level efficient and effective manner, in accordance with departmental objectives, assuring optimal services are provided to the highest level of productivity. The Patient Care Coordinator will be responsible for additional duties as assigned by the Clinical Director.

Job Responsibility

Supports collaboration, communication, and care coordination with all members of the patient’s Home Health interdisciplinary team
Assist the interdisciplinary team by obtaining physician orders, communicating patient lab results to physicians and RN case managers, and scheduling patient visits
Works closely with nursing leadership to troubleshoot and resolve issues
Serves as a Home Health representative when engaging with patients, their family members, physicians, and the community
Performs all duties in a high-level efficient and effective manner, in accordance with departmental objectives, assuring optimal services are provided to the highest level of productivity
Responsible for additional duties as assigned by the Clinical Director

Requirements

Critical thinking and problem solving skills to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and tactfully
Attention to detail
actively listens and always follows appropriate channels of communication
Uses time efficiently, able to deal with frequent change or unexpected events
Must be able to handle multiple tasks with interruption
Pleasant voice
ability to diffuse escalating situations and engage management when appropriate
Strong computer skills with knowledge in Word, Excel, and Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation
Excellent communication, organizational and listening skills
Current California license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse
Minimum 1 year professional LVN experience
Current CPR card
Current California Driver’s License and valid auto insurance