Sutter Health

LVN Coordinator, Home Health

Sutter Health$83K — $111K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current LVN license required
  • 1-2 years clinical experience, preferably in home care
  • Experience in coordinating home care orders preferred
  • Proficient in electronic medical record systems
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical support for home health orders and labs
  • Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals
  • Coordinate patient care in compliance with standards
  • Complete additional tasks assigned by management
  • Maintain high-quality care standards at all times

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Employee union support
  • Opportunity for regular hours (40 per week)
  • Potential for involvement with hazardous drug management under safety guidelines
  • Full-time, day shift schedule with occasional weekend requirements
Full Job Description
Organization:
SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay

Position Overview:

Ideal candidate will have Care Coordination experience, preferably in a Home Health environment. LVN s with Home Health experience will be given preference.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide clinical support for the processing of home health orders, labs, and physician communication for home health location. Under the supervision of the Administrator, the LVN Care Coordinator (LVN CC) provides clinical coordination and communication with patients, physicians, and other clinicians in accordance with current standards and regulations so that the highest degree of quality care will be maintained at all times.

Completes other tasks and projects as assigned by the Manager when necessary.

Job Description:

EDUCATION
  • Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
  • Other: Graduate from an accredited vocational school of nursing or equivalent.


CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
  • LVN-Licensed Vocational Nurse


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
  • 1 year clinical experience required; two years clinical experience strongly preferred
  • 1 year of experience in a home care position strongly preferred
  • Experience in coordinating and processing home care orders strongly desired.
  • Experience as a team care coordinator or other similar roles highly desirable.
  • 5 years direct patient care preferred


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
  • Must have the clinical knowledge and critical thinking ability to effectively plan and provide coordination of patient care consistent with standards and regulations
  • Must have exceptional interpersonal and customer services skills; must be able to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult the supervisor
  • Must have excellent computer word processing skills with the ability to enter at least 50 WPM
  • Must be able to demonstrate proficiency (after training and introductory period) in efficient use of electronic medical record systems
  • Must be willing and able to learn new computer software with training provided
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Knowledge of home health services and clinical practice, Medicare Conditions of Participation, home health accreditation requirements, reimbursement patterns for Medicare and other payors
  • Must be detail-oriented and excellent in time management
  • Must be able to follow a defined list of tasks and follow the established procedures completing them in a timely fashion
  • Must be able to flex with the increased workflow when census is higher and recognize urgency of each task
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in all interactions with patients, physicians, and staff, demonstrating excellent customer service
  • Must be able to exercise good judgment in prioritizing workload, working with minimal supervision, and organizing and completing tasks accurately and in a timely manner
  • Ability to maintain harmonious constructive relationships with internal and external customers


Job Shift:
Days

Schedule:
Full Time

Shift Hours:
8

Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:
As Needed

Benefits:
Yes

Unions:
Yes

Position Status:
Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:
40

Employee Status:
Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Pay Range is $40.00 to $53.73 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit health system in Northern California, headquartered in Sacramento. It includes doctors, hospitals and other health care services in more than 100 Northern California cities and towns. Major service lines of Sutter Health-affiliated hospitals include cardiac care, women’s and children’s services, cancer care, orthopedics and advanced patient safety technology.
Learn more about Sutter Health
Size
58,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1981

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