LVN, Health Care Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Participates in the development and maintenance of treatment plans.
• Affords assistance in the development, implementation, and communication of patient plans of care.
• Communicates identified patient needs to the Staff Registered Nurse and/or Clinical Services Coordinator consistently and in a timely manner.
• Notifies Staff Registered Nurse and/or Clinical Services Coordinator immediately of any significant changes in the patient’s condition.
• Participates in case conferences as per Agency policies.
• Involves patients and family members in developing and implementing the plan of care whenever possible.
• Provides information regarding patient rights and responsibilities and treatment plans to patients and/or family members.
• Responds to and communicates patient questions, concerns, and/or complaints in a timely and professional manner.
• Implements current nursing practice.
• Affords assessment of patient conditions in every home health care visit.
• Implements skilled nursing interventions to meet patient needs and changed conditions.
• Transcribes, implements, and evaluates outcome of physician orders.
• Maintains accurate, complete and timely clinical records.
• Implements appropriate infection control and safety measures and reports all hazards and accidents in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Promotes and maintains an Agency environment that is in compliance with federal, state and local regulatory health and safety standards.
• Uses equipment and supplies safely and efficiently.
• Communicates information regarding patient equipment and supply needs to appropriate individuals in a consistent and timely manner.
• Demonstrates accurate and efficient utilization of equipment and supplies.
• Communicates information regarding malfunctioning equipment and/or inadequate supplies to appropriate individuals.
• Communicates information regarding safe and efficient use of equipment and supplies to patients and families.
• Provides information about reimbursement of needed equipment and supplies to patients and families.
• Participates in professional growth and development.
• Participates in regular educational programs.
• Demonstrates current knowledge of the principles of nursing practice.
• Provides input to the development and revision of Agency clinical and administrative policies and procedures.
• Participates in the development and presentation of educational programs as appropriate.
• Maintains current professional license and remains in good standing.
• Attends Agency in-services.
• Fulfills additional job duties as assigned and requested.

Qualifications

• Current California LVN license.
• Experience in home health care setting preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Passion for making a positive impact on the lives of seniors.