Licensed Practical Nurse Coordinator Care Management
About the position Your future role at a glance Location: Austin, TX Facility: Ascension - Texas Administrative Office Building Department/Speciality: Care Management Schedule: Full time | Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm | Partially Remote Salary range: $23.90 - $30.92 | hour Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. How you’ll make an impact in this role Lead the coordination of specialized nursing programs to ensure patients receive seamless, high-quality care within our clinical practice. Create and advocate for clinical standards by serving as a primary resource for nursing staff, ensuring our team operates at the highest level of excellence and safety. Design and implement personalized care plans that translate therapy goals into actionable steps, directly improving patient recovery outcomes. Optimize clinical resources and equipment to ensure the care team has exactly what they need to deliver uninterrupted, top-tier medical service. Manage vital care documentation to safeguard the patient journey, ensuring every record is accurate, compliant, and reflective of the care provided.
Responsibilities
- Lead the coordination of specialized nursing programs to ensure patients receive seamless, high-quality care within our clinical practice.
- Create and advocate for clinical standards by serving as a primary resource for nursing staff, ensuring our team operates at the highest level of excellence and safety.
- Design and implement personalized care plans that translate therapy goals into actionable steps, directly improving patient recovery outcomes.
- Optimize clinical resources and equipment to ensure the care team has exactly what they need to deliver uninterrupted, top-tier medical service.
- Manage vital care documentation to safeguard the patient journey, ensuring every record is accurate, compliant, and reflective of the care provided.
Requirements
- Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Nice-to-haves
- Execute high-touch patient navigation by leveraging telephonic outreach and coaching to close HEDIS quality gaps, ensuring patients remain engaged and compliant with their care journeys.
- Optimize clinical work-flows and documentation through expert-level chart preparation and EHR management (Athena, Innovaccer, or Cerner) to support seamless collaboration between staff and clinicians.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
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