LVN/LPN Healthcare Coordinator WellMed Farmers Branch Texas

About this role

Explore opportunities with WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will be part of a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve improved health outcomes

Explore rewarding opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting

Growing together. 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

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