Licensed Vocational Nurse Care Coordinator-Population Health (Irving)
Company: Christus Health
Location: Irving
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Description Summary: Provides care under the direct supervision
of the Population Health Director of Care Management or Nurse
Manager utilizing physician approved patient protocols according to
established standards and best practice guidelines. Facilitates the
communication between patient/caregiver, physician and the
outpatient care team to optimize health and wellness, reduce
inpatient admission, reduce re-admissions and improve medical
stability in the patient population served. Works collaboratively
with Nurse Navigators to manage medical stability in patients with
high-risk disease management with complex comorbid conditions.
Responsibilities: - Manages a case load of 10,000-15,000 patients
with identified gaps in care in collaboration with the Health Care
Team. - Works in collaboration with the PCMH Team in the design,
implementation and evaluation of the PMH model as applicable. -
Works proactively to coordinate preventative/follow-up care for all
patients receiving care from participating providers. - Reviews
patient medical record to identify care gaps. - Schedules needed
preventative services using evidenced based Physician approved
protocols and documents the encounter. - Fosters a Team approach by
working collaboratively with the member, family, PCP and other
members of the healthcare team to ensure coordination of services.
- Assists Nurse Navigators’ in performing transition of care
outreach to discharged patients to schedule return visit with the
PCP per guidelines. - Employs knowledge of evidenced based
guidelines to effectively communicate the importance of recommended
procedures and testing. - Facilitates a collaborative approach with
care team for identification of and closure of care gaps. -
Utilizes educational and behavioral change strategies to promote
patient collaboration with the care team. - Incorporates excellent
written, verbal and listening communication skills, positive
relationship building skills and problem solving into patient care
coordination practice. - Performs duties as required or assigned
for specific operational purposes for which they are qualified to
perform. - Maintains all professional CEU’s in compliance with
State and Regulatory requirements. - Maintains confidentiality in
all areas at all times. Requirements: - Vocational/technical school
graduate - Basic LVN Nursing skills - Knowledge of lab procedures
and diagnostic testing - Ability to write clear documentation and
ability to write detailed specifications - Solid organizational
skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills -
Basic computer skills - EMR Experience - 3 years clinical
experience with at least 2 years in a primary care clinic preferred
- LVN/LPN License in the state of TX or where positions is located
within the enterprise - CPR Certification, if applicable Work Type:
Full Time
Keywords: Christus Health, Denton , Licensed Vocational Nurse Care Coordinator-Population Health (Irving), Healthcare , Irving, Texas
