LPN Care Coordinator

Main Functions

• Oversee care for patients transitioning from healthcare facilities, including follow-up calls and coordination with the Primary Care Provider-Team.
• Care for at least 30 high-risk and rising-risk patients, using risk stratification tools and managing registries.
• Arrange follow-up visits and manage patient data on symptoms, medication, and support.
• Handle clinical tasks including drawing up medications for clinicians to administer, and monitoring devices such as Ambulatory Blood Pressure, Continuous Glucose Monitoring, Retinavue for diabetic patients, while ensuring HIPAA confidentiality and pursuing ongoing professional development.
• Handle incoming phone calls from patients, create orders, deliver test results via telephone, manage medication refills, schedule appointments, call outside medical facilities for scheduling of specialty appointments and test orders.

Qualifications

• An active Licensed Practical Nurse license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage offered on day one
• Significant employer contribution to medical plan options
• 100% paid dental and vision coverage
• Up to 3 weeks PTO
• Up to 11 paid holidays per fiscal year
• 8% employer contribution to 403b retirement plan after one year of service
• Plus more!

Pay and Schedule

• The starting rate of compensation for this position is $30.00 per hour.
• LPN Care Coordinators also receive an additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for working during weekends and holidays, as part of the rotation schedule.

About the Role

We welcome and invite you to join The Wright Center for Community Health and transform your career as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a dynamic, mission-driven environment committed to improving the health and welfare of our community. We offer unparalleled opportunities for LPNs eager to make a significant impact on community health while blossoming career paths driven by life-long learning.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program
• Active Pennsylvania Practical Nursing license
• Previous experience in a health center setting a plus
• BLS Certification
• Experience with electronic health record, Medent a plus
• Ability to work as part of a care team
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to process improvement and quality

Schedule

• Evenings (one late night per week; 12PM-8PM)
• Weekends (either one Saturday or Sunday per month; when worked, employees will have a day off during the week)
• Holidays (one to two holidays per year)