LVN Case Manager - WellMed at Embassy Oaks - San Antonio, TX - Full-time / Part-time

There's an energy and excitement here, a shared mission to improve the lives of others as well as our own. Nursing here isn't for everybody. Instead of seeing a handful of patients each day, your work may affect millions for years to come. Ready for a new path? Start doing your life's best work.(sm)
 
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. 
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
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

Required Qualifications:

Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse with an active and unrestricted license to practice in the state of employment
Current BLS certification
Two or more years of experience in a physician’s office, clinical or hospital setting
Knowledge of chronic diseases, especially COPD / asthma, diabetes, CHF and IHD
Excellent verbal and written skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to interact productively with individuals and with multidisciplinary teams
Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
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.
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience related to patient education and/or motivational interviewing skills and self- management goal setting
IV Certification
Fluent written and verbal skills in English and Spanish
Physical & Mental Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 35 pounds of force
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Ability to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment and / or machinery Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and / or in writing Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving
 
Careers with WellMed. Our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. We're impacting 90,000+ lives, primarily Medicare eligible seniors in Texas and Florida, through primary and multi-specialty clinics, and contracted medical management services. We've joined Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, and our mission is to help the sick become well and to help patients understand and control their health in a lifelong effort at wellness. Our providers and staff are selected for their dedication and focus on preventative, proactive care. For you, that means one incredible team and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)
 
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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
 
 
Job Keywords: LVN; License Vocational Nurse; Case Manager, San Antonio, Texas, TX