The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Care Coordinator is a field-based position that plays a critical role in delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring seamless coordination between our clinical team and our contracted long-term care and skilled nursing facilities. Serving as a liaison between facility staff and our providers, the LPN Care Coordinator supports the delivery of timely, efficient and patient-centered care through effective communication, clinical coordination, documentation and hands-on wound care treatments. This position requires a highly organized, self-motivated professional who thrives in an autonomous work environment, demonstrates sound clinical judgment and is committed to providing outstanding service to patients, providers and facility partners.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Coordinate provider schedules and patient visits to ensure efficient care delivery and optimal coverage.
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Perform wound assessments and administer wound treatments in accordance with physician orders and established clinical protocols.
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Serve as a primary point of contact between contracted facilities and the clinical care team, ensuring timely communication regarding patients’ needs, treatment plans and follow-up care.
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Maintain accurate, complete, and timely patient documentation while ensuring compliance with company policies, HIPAA, and applicable regulatory standards.
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Collaborate with providers and facility staff to promote continuity of care and achieve positive patient outcomes.
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Monitor and manage medical supply and equipment inventory to ensure clinical readiness.
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Educate patients, caregivers and facility staff regarding treatment plans, wound care and wellness initiatives as appropriate.
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Assist with onboarding and training of clinical staff on workflows, documentation standards and best practices.
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Identify opportunities to improve clinical processes, communication and operational efficiency.
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Regional travel throughout your assigned area to provide support to contracted facilities as needed.
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Perform other duties as assigned to support clinical operations and patient care.
Required Qualifications
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Current, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Oklahoma.
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Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience, preferably in long-term care, skilled nursing, wound care or a related healthcare setting.
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Strong clinical assessment and patient care skills.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships with providers, facility staff, patients and families.
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Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment and accountability.
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Working knowledge of HIPAA regulations and healthcare compliance standards.
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Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and standard computer applications.
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Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel extensively throughout your assigned region.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in wound care management.
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Experience coordinating care across multiple facilities.
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Familiarity with long-term care and skilled nursing facility operations.