Medical Coordinator / Licensed Vocational Nurse, Glendale, Ca

Responsibilities and Initiatives

• Facilitating hospital discharge process and patient assessment/engagement to program.
• Performing medical assessment intake and discharge plan of care.
• Maintaining current guest chart via existing CRM database daily.
• Conducting medical/wellness checks, medication regimen education, preventative measures and medical insurance follow up.
• Collaborate with Intake to ensure appropriate eligible to recuperative services and admission of required DMEs and Home Health needs.
• Participating in weekly internal and external case conferencing, board review team meetings, monthly staff meetings, trainings, and in-services.
• Provide advocacy on guest behalf when needed and in tandem with LVN manager instructions.
• Able to manage caseload of a minimum 15 guests with flexibility to manage 20 or more to meet the needs of the facility (i.e., vacancies, PTO etc.).
• Tracking and completing guest information on existing database specific to progress and plan of care.
• Performing administrative tasks such as charting, guest summaries and answering phones.
• Complete additional tasks/duties as required to meet the needs of the facility, not to impede primary responsibilities.
• Always follow NHF policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Current LVN License or bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS (CPR/First Aid/AED).
• Up-to-date TB test and immunizations.
• Recent work experience with homeless patients (preferred).
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred).
• Proven ability to stay calm and focused when working under stressful situations.
• Experience working with substance abuse and dually diagnosed guests, as well as patients from diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Reliable transportation and if applicable, current auto insurance.
• Effective communication and social skills are essential to build and maintain relationships with guests and fellow employees.
• Proven ability to meet challenging deadlines, prioritize and organize effectively.
• Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, web browser and proficient typing skills.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing and walking, as well as extended sitting.
• Frequent bending/stooping, squatting, reaching above the shoulders, twisting, turning, kneeling, and pushing/pulling.
• Lifting/pulling/pushing/moving up to 50 pounds.
• Utilize conversational speech for effective verbal communication.
• Noise level is high in some guest care areas. Must be able to hear equipment alarms, overhead pages, and direct verbal communication.

Benefits

• Programs addressing social determinants of health through Food Access, Housing, Built Environment, and Education initiatives.
• Details on these programs can be found at: http://nationalhealthfoundation.org.