Clinical Coordinator (LPN)

Elara Caring • Tinley Park, IL

5d • $25 - $30

About The Position

The LPN Clinical Coordinator supports home-care operations and patient care by coordinating clinical documentation and administrative workflows, communicating with patients and medical professionals, and helping ensure appropriate services are provided. The role may also provide direct care as needed. The position covers Tinley Park and Des Plaines, Illinois, and requires travel of up to 50% as needed to support business and patient needs. The coordinator reports to the Clinical Team Manager.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current Certified Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse credential.
• At least 1 year of home care or hospice experience.
• Ability to seek patient feedback, advocate for patients, understand patient needs, and manage patient expectations.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% as needed to support business and patient needs.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance, and reliable transportation to perform job tasks.

Responsibilities

• Review and clear HCHB coordination notes and process administrative task workflows accurately and promptly.
• Obtain physicians’ verbal, written, and faxed orders and enter them into the appropriate system for CTM review and approval.
• Monitor the patient hospitalization list, confirm patient status, and coordinate appropriate resumption of care.
• Discharge patients in an inpatient facility at the end of an episode (EOE).
• Obtain patient-related attachment renewals.
• Participate in High-Risk Meetings and help ensure appropriate provision of services.
• Provide direct care as needed.
• Answer calls from patients, patient representatives, and medical professionals and communicate messages to the appropriate parties.
• Provide clerical support, including scheduling follow-up appointments as requested, providing health summaries to case managers, obtaining pre-authorizations, and addressing patient questions or concerns.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed