UnitedHealth Group
Location
Grand Prairie, Texas
Salary
$20 - $36 / HOUR
The Healthcare Coordinator supports patients with stable chronic health conditions by acting as an educator, resource, and advocate. Key duties include performing focused assessments, medication reconciliation, and coordinating transitions from inpatient to outpatient settings.
Candidates must be a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse with an active license and current BLS certification. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical, hospital, or physician's office setting is required.
WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Hybrid Healthcare Coordinator - LVN to join our team in Grand Prairie, 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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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