[Hiring] LPN Care Coordinator-Post Discharge Call Center @Ochsner Health

Role Description

This job assists in data collection and implementation of the delivery of health care services. Assists other members of the health care team in providing the highest quality personalized patient care. Maintains a positive work relationship with the health care team. Demonstrates the ability to provide care and service with individuals of all assigned age groups. Engages the patient to maintain optimal health and reduce or minimize acute exacerbations associated with chronic conditions that affect quality outcomes and costs. Applies the Nursing Process to provide quality patient care.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.

Requirements

• 2 years of ambulatory care experience (Required).
• 3 years of ambulatory care and home health care experience (Preferred).
• Current licensed practical nurse (LPN) license in state of practice (Required).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
• Ability to be highly motivated, eager to learn new skills, and willing to obtain certification.
• Organizational, decision-making and delegating skills.
• High level of positive interpersonal and public relation skills.
• Leadership skills and ability to set priorities.

Job Duties

• Oversees the disease registry database.
• Conducts pre-visit chart review of patients.
• Coordinates care across the continuum.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
• The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases.
• There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.
• There may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.

Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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