Health Care Coordinator LVN Well Med at NW 410
Company: Optum
Location: Castroville
Posted on: February 11, 2025
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Job Description:
$2,200.00 Sign on Bonus Available for External Candidates
Incentive Bonus 2 times a year
18 days of PTO & Closed on Major Holidays
401K Match
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WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a
Health Care Coordinator LVN to join our team in San Antonio, 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.--- -
The Healthcare Coordinator is responsible for successfully
supporting patients with high risk 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 to support the transition of care
process. The Healthcare Coordinator acts as a resource for clinic
staff. -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 at
high risk through transitions of care. This is to support the
market initiative of reducing utilizations, including ER visits,
hospital admissions, and hospital readmissions
Supports longitudinal care of the patient with chronic care
conditions by:
performing assessment of health conditions
initiating medication reconciliation for PCP to complete
conducting Motivational Interviewing and Self-Management Goal
setting
providing patient education -
Supports transition of the patient with chronic care conditions
from inpatient to outpatient setting, by:
performing assessment of transitional needs
initiating medication reconciliation for PCP to complete
establishing and reviewing contingency plan and 24/7 patient
support availability
providing patient education in a self-management format
completing 3 in 30 on all high risk members experiencing a
discharge
ensure a 7 calendar day follow up with PCP post discharge
assisting with post discharge needs such as prescriptions,
transportation, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), appointments by
creating and following up on social work referrals
refers to case management for complex case needs, longitudinal
needs, and/or disease management
Coordinate with providers to establish or update plan of care
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
In 2011, WellMed partnered with Optum to provide care to patients
across Texas and Florida. WellMed is a network of doctors,
specialists and other medical professionals that specialize in
providing care for more than 1 million older adults with over
16,000 doctors' offices. At WellMed our focus is simple. We're
innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face
of health care for seniors. WellMed has more than 22,000+ primary
care physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and advanced practice
clinicians who excel in caring for 900,000+ older adults. Together,
we're making health care work better for everyone. -
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
Knowledge of chronic diseases, especially COPD/asthma, diabetes,
CHF and IHD
Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic
medical records
Proven excellent verbal and written skills
Proven solid interpersonal skills
Proven ability to interact productively with individuals and with
multidisciplinary teams
Proven excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Preferred Qualifications:
IV Certification
Experience related to patient education and/or motivational
interviewing skills and self-management goal setting
Experience with outbound patient telecommunications -
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
The hourly range for this role is $19.86 to $38.85 per hour based
on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including
but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience,
certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum
wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth
Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package,
incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k
contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility
requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with
UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits
and incentives. -
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal
Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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. -
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass
a drug test before beginning employment. -
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