LPN Case Coordinator
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VMFH Division Support Services
Tacoma, WA, US
Summary
The LPN Case Coordinator oversees the collaborative care of patients by guiding them through intake, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge processes. They also manage referrals, treatment plans, and administrative tasks to ensure clinical and financial outcomes are achieved.
Job Description
Where You’ll Work
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
- As our LPN Case Coordinator, you will coordinate and oversee the collaborative care of patients referred to Franciscan Health System (FHS) under the direction of a physician or ARNP, working with primary care providers such as physicians, pharmacists, diagnostic imaging technicians, and physical/occupational therapists to offer guided access to the full range of services.Every day you will guide patients through intake, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge, ensure referrals and treatment plans are sent to the appropriate specialist, department, or primary care physician, coordinate resources to achieve desired clinical and financial outcomes, and work with community services and government agencies to support patients' ongoing medical needs.
- Performs patient intake and discharge activities, may include taking vital signs and turning around rooms between patients.Guides the patient through the intake, diagnosis, treatment and discharge process in collaboration with other healthcare providers in the team, the patient and family.
- Communicates with patients, physicians, and outside agencies regarding the coordination of care and treatment of patients; handles incoming phone calls, pulls charts, receives and coordinates pharmacy re-fills and handles physical/occupational therapy re-certifications.
- Addresses and manages treatment plans, referrals and pre-authorization requirements of the patient from intake through discharge to facilitate the achievement of desired clinical and financial outcomes.
- Completes documentation responsibilities in accordance with hospital and department policy..
- Performs departmental administrative functions, as needed.
- Maintains staff schedules.
- Orders supplies and equipment.
Job Requirements
Must reside in the state of Washington
This is a remote position
Required
- Other Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program (or equivalent recognized military training) and two years of related clinical work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities., upon hire and
- Licensed Practical Nurse: WA, upon hire and
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Preferred
- Case management work experience
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) is an integrated health system serving the Puget Sound region, including 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites. Founded in 1891, VMFH embraces its long history of caring for the most vulnerable, especially the poor and underserved, and meeting the evolving health care needs of the vibrant, diverse communities it serves. VMFH is a proud home to the Bailey-Boushay House, the first skilled nursing and outpatient chronic care management program in the United States designed specifically to meet the needs of people with HIV/AIDS, and the Benaroya Research Institute, an internationally recognized institution for autoimmune disease research. VMFH is part of CommonSpirit, one of the nation’s largest health systems, dedicated to advancing health for all people.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Tacoma, Washington
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) is an integrated health system serving the Puget Sound region, including 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites. Founded in 1891, VMFH embraces its long history of caring for the most vulnerable, especially the poor and underserved, and meeting the evolving health care needs of the vibrant, diverse communities it serves. VMFH is a proud home to the Bailey-Boushay House, the first skilled nursing and outpatient chronic care management program in the United States designed specifically to meet the needs of people with HIV/AIDS, and the Benaroya Research Institute, an internationally recognized institution for autoimmune disease research. VMFH is part of CommonSpirit, one of the nation’s largest health systems, dedicated to advancing health for all people.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Tacoma, Washington