Home Care Coordinator LPN

Job Title: Home Care Coordinator / LPN

Supervisor: Center Manager

Positions Supervised: None

FLSA Status: Exempt; Full-time

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Center Manager, responsible for the development and implementation of homecare services for program participants, including the coordination of all home care services and durable medical equipment.

Specifications

Education and Special Training: Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Nursing, Health Sciences or a Health Care related field. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred, but not required.

Experience: At least one year of experience in either home, clinic or community health setting. At least one year of experience working with the frail and / or elderly population.

Licensure, Registry or Certification Required: Currently licensed as an LPN in North Carolina. Prefer a degree in Nursing, Health Sciences or a medical related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must be able to work effectively in a team environment. Must be able to treat geriatric individuals. Only acts within the scope of his or her authority to practice. Meet a standardized set of competencies established by PACE of the Triad and approved by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services before working independently.

With or without reasonable accommodations: Ability to bend and / or stoop frequently. Have independent mobility in order to climb stairs and walk distances. Lift and position patients of all weights and heights utilizing correct body mechanics. Lift and carry pieces of durable medical equipment. Lift and transport at least 50 pounds during the course of providing care, treatment and / or services. Read, write and speak in English. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to clearly see medical records and various documents. Communicate via telephone. Ability to perform repetitive hand/wrist movements.