Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

COPE Health Solutions•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Care at Home Care Manager – Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) facilitates patient continuity of care with the Care at Home healthcare team and managed care plan. Under the clinical direction and oversight of the Primary Care Physician and Registered Nurse, the LVN coordinates care for patients by collaborating with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other members of the CAH healthcare team to identify needs and expedite valuable, appropriate, and cost-effective care. The role supports individualized care plans focused on disease management and prevention, as well as strategies to benefit patients at risk. The LVN engages patients and encourages them to take an active role in their health through healthy lifestyle choices, lifelong healthy behaviors, closing gaps in care, and reducing unnecessary ER utilization and hospital readmissions. This is a full-time, regular-schedule, non-exempt position based in Los Angeles, California, with travel up to 75%. The salary range is $36.00–$46.00 per hour. The position reports to the Assistant Vice President and has no direct reports. Care at Home Solutions is a community-based, physician-led care model for people with multiple chronic conditions and elevated health care utilization. Its multidisciplinary team connects with patients in their homes and other care settings, combining clinical assessment, care management, navigation, and support for health-related social needs. The program coordinates with primary care providers, specialists, health plans, and community partners to improve continuity of care and reduce avoidable emergency department visits and hospitalizations.

Requirements

Current Vocational Nurse license.
At least two years of experience in one or more of the following settings: ambulatory care management.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.
Understanding of HIPAA, confidentiality obligations, and nursing best practices.
Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with Registered Nurses and other members of a multidisciplinary care team.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Knowledge of payor programs and quality metrics.
Ability to review clinical data to address care opportunities and health care utilization trends.
Critical thinking skills and ability to adapt to a fast, complex working environment.
Strong autonomous problem-solving ability.
Excellent time management skills, with ability to multitask and prioritize in a high-volume environment with minimal supervision.
Ability to undertake diverse care tasks, handle stress compassionately, document accurately in medical records, and adapt to new technologies and software.

Responsibilities

Implement and support individualized patient care plans.
Address patient risk factors and obstacles to care, including hospital and emergency room utilization.
Facilitate engagement between the primary care provider and patient.
Motivate patients and others to make changes.
Participate in required care coordination conferences.
Maintain a predetermined patient caseload.
Exercise sound clinical judgment and seek advice and sign-off from a Registered Nurse as appropriate.
Take initiative in finding solutions to difficult or sensitive problems.
Participate in quality gap closures.
Work as a patient advocate.
Oversee point-of-care testing.
Administer vaccines and intramuscular and oral medications.
Perform routine phlebotomy and collect vital signs.
Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.