Clinic LPN

About the role

The role of the Care Coordinator is to coordinate services for all patients who are part of the assigned panel, especially those with serious, complex or chronic health problems or with psychosocial issues. Patient Care Medical Home coordination includes a proactive approach to deliver complete preventive care, and provide advocacy, information and referral services to patients and families to address their medical and psychosocial needs.

Responsibilities

• Proactive approach to deliver complete preventive care
• Provide advocacy, information and referral services to patients and families
• Coordinate services for all patients on the assigned panel
• Address medical and psychosocial needs of patients and families

Requirements

• State Board recognized nursing education with a current Arkansas licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• 2-5 years experience in a clinical setting preferred
• Highly organized and well-developed oral and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
• Experience in chronic disease management, case management and utilization management preferred
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (specifically Word and Excel)
• Experience with electronic records

Skills and Abilities

• Data analysis skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including motivational interviewing techniques, to effectively interact and motivate change in behavior
• Provide patient and caregiver education
• Strong reasoning, problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a high volume environment with minimal supervision
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Take initiative in finding solutions to difficult and/or sensitive problems
• Interpret clinical reports
• Assess patient needs and develop care plans in collaboration with the PCP
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of all nursing interventions with patients and their families or other caregivers

Safety Sensitive

Safety Sensitive: YES

In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Days 8-5 40hrs/wk