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The Patient Care Coordinator, LVN supports collaboration, communication, and care coordination with all members of the patient’s Home Health interdisciplinary team.  Primary responsibilities of the role are to assist the interdisciplinary team by obtaining physician orders, communicating patient lab results to physicians and RN case managers, and scheduling patient visits. Works closely with nursing leadership to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Serves as a Home Health representative when engaging with patients, their family members, physicians, and the community.

The Patient Care Coordinator, LVN performs all duties in a high-level efficient and effective manner, in accordance with departmental objectives, assuring optimal services are provided to the highest level of productivity. The Patient Care Coordinator will be responsible for additional duties as assigned by the Clinical Director.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and tactfully
• Attention to detail; actively listens and always follows appropriate channels of communication
• Uses time efficiently, able to deal with frequent change or unexpected events
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks with interruption
• Pleasant voice; ability to diffuse escalating situations and engage management when appropriate
• Strong computer skills with knowledge in Word, Excel, and Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation
• Excellent communication, organizational and listening skills
• Spanish/Chinese bilingual preferred
• Ability to maintain composure and balance multiple conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment

Required:

• Current California license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Minimum 1 year professional LVN experience
• Current CPR card
• Current California Driver’s License and valid auto insurance 

Preferred:

• Home Health or Hospice experience
• Knowledge of insurance authorization process

About PIH Health

PIH Health is the Communities’ Health and Wellness Partner Our network of highly trained and compassionate physicians, nurses, clinicians, staff and volunteers work tirelessly and collaboratively every day to maintain and enhance the health and wellbeing of every member of our service areas. And when needed, we are here to coordinate care, manage chronic disease, and treat health conditions for the best possible outcomes. We’re a nonprofit, regional healthcare network with three hospitals, numerous outpatient medical offices, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. Our leadership is dedicated to putting patients first—a cornerstone of our mission, vision and values—as we deliver top-quality healthcare. We serve more than 3.7 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. Why PIH Health? Our culture is built around our core values, which are the guiding principles for everything we do. For over 60 years, PIH Health has maintained a sense of community and a family-like cultur...e where patients are the top priority, and employees and volunteers are proud to be affiliated with such an outstanding organization. PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Our Whittier campus delivers outstanding and compassionate care to patients, every day. Among other awards, PIH Health Hospital - Whittier has been named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® for the third consecutive year by Truven Health Analytics. PIH Health Hospital in Whittier, CA is located 30 minutes east of Los Angeles, close to the Los Angeles and Orange County border. There are many great communities in which to live that surround the hospital. This means easy access to work, great dining, shopping, entertainment and spectacular beaches. Whatever your passion, you’ll find the right place for it here. PIH Health Hospital - Downey is a nonprofit hospital with a rich, nearly 100-year history of meeting the healthcare needs of its community. The Downey campus is part of the PIH Health comprehensive health network consisting of two hospitals, 18 medical office locations and a host of specialty services. According to US News & World Report, the hospital scores highly in patient safety and orthopedics. With 955 employees, the hospital is the 5th largest employer in the city of Downey.

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