Healthcare Coordinator LPN/ LVN - WellMed at Casa Linda
Company: Optum
Location: Sachse
Posted on: February 13, 2025
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Job Description:
WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a
Healthcare Coordinator LPN/ LVN to join our team in Dallas, TX.
Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way
clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral
part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a
global organization behind you so you can help your patients live
healthier lives. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a
collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion
while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an
exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at
work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the
health of your community with the excitement of contributing new
practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for
millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have
the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and
discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting.
Growing together. -
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The Healthcare Coordinator is responsible for successfully
supporting patients with stable chronic health conditions to
navigate the healthcare system. The Healthcare Coordinator assists
in developing patient empowerment by acting as an educator,
resource, and advocate for patients and their families to ensure a
maximum quality of life. -The Healthcare Coordinator interacts and
collaborates with multidisciplinary care teams, to include
physicians, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory technologists, social
workers, and other educators. The Healthcare Coordinator works in a
less structured, self-directed environment and performs all nursing
duties within the scope of a LVN/LPN license of the applicable
state board of nursing.
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Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:
Works with the providers and clinic staff to identify patients with
chronic disease diagnoses
Supports longitudinal care of the patient with stable chronic care
conditions by:
performing focused assessment of chronic care conditions -
performing medication reconciliation
conducting Motivational Interviewing and Self-Management Goal
setting
providing patient education using standardized, approved
educational materials e. - creating referrals to appropriate
agencies and resources
Supports transition of the patient with stable chronic care
conditions from inpatient to outpatient setting, by:
performing focused assessment of transitional needs -
performing medication reconciliation
reviewing contingency plan
providing patient education using standardized, approved
educational materials
assisting with post discharge needs such as prescriptions,
transportation, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), appointments
Notifies providers and/or supervising RN of changes to patient's
health condition
Performs accurate and timely documentation in the electronic
medical record
Participates in daily huddles and Patient Care Coordination (PCC)
meetings
Prepares accurate and timely reports, as required, for weekly
meetings
Maintains continued competence in nursing practice and knowledge of
current evidence based practices
May perform clinical tasks within their scope of practice
Performs all other related duties as assigned
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You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an
environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on
what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide
development for other roles you may be interested in.Required
Qualifications:
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse with an active and unrestricted
license to practice in the state of employment
Current BLS certification
2+ years of experience in a physician's office, clinical or
hospital setting
Proven knowledge of chronic diseases, especially COPD/asthma,
diabetes, CHF and IHD
Proven excellent verbal and written skills
Proven solid interpersonal skills
Ability to interact productively with individuals and with
multidisciplinary teams
Proven excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic
medical records
Ability to travel up to 10%
Possess a valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and
reliable transportation
This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of
immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus,
Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity,
documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of
disease
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Preferred Qualifications:
IV Certification
Experience related to patient education and/or motivational
interviewing skills and self- management goal setting
Fluent written and verbal skills in English and Spanish
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At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier
lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We
believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location
and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good
health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color,
historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We
are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and
enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health
disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority
reflected in our mission. - -
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Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law. -
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UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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