LPN Care Coordinator - Pulmonary Clinic

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 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.

Requirements

• Education Required - Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Work Experience Required - 2 years of ambulatory care experience.
• Certifications Required - Current licensed practical nurse (LPN) license in state of practice.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred - 3 years of ambulatory care and home health care experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees