LPN/LVN Care Coordinator

KidsCare Home Health•Addison, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

KidsCare Home Health is a multi-award-winning organization seeking a dedicated LPN/LVN Care Coordinator to join their growing Nursing team. This is an in-office position located in Dallas, TX. The role involves managing daily operations, ensuring continuity of care, and maintaining positive relationships with referral sources, field clinicians, client families, and the nursing team. KidsCare offers a full benefits package and emphasizes a C.A.R.E. culture.

Requirements

Licensure as an LVN/LPN with ability to be credentialed in multiple non-compact states.
Two (2) – Five (5) years of nursing experience, pediatrics preferred.
Home Health experience is strongly preferred.
One (1) – 3 (3) year of administrative experience.
Ability to read & write in simple correspondence with effective public speaking in small groups – may be required in more than one language.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply & divide with simple two-digit numbers.
Ability to carry out detailed but involved written instructions, able to problem-solve with a few variables.
Intermediate computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite and database activity.
Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Knowledge and experience in the use, delivery methods, dosing, side effects, and drug interactions of medications affecting pediatric populations.

Nice To Haves

pediatrics preferred
Home Health experience is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain monthly & quarterly Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
Call in nursing verbal orders in a timely manner for continuity of care.
Assist with contacting doctor offices to verify and confirm receipt of paperwork and status updates on outstanding orders.
Verify client primary care physician and well check information as needed.
Update and maintain physician’s current and accurate information in KanTime system on an ongoing basis.
Assist with processing paperwork received daily in KanTime.
Maintain open communication with nursing team members, caregivers, and other departments.
Assist in order entry and scheduling changes as entered in ticketing system.
Comply with all safety policies, practices & procedures & report unsafe activity to your supervisor.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skills.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental & company goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.