What are the responsibilities and job description for the (LPN) Nurse Patient Care Coordinator/Educator (NPCC/E) position at New Horizon Family Health Services?
"Eligibility for $3,000 - $5,000 sign-on bonus depending on percentage of direct patient care"
Job Summary
The NPCC/E works with patients referred for assistance in accessing and utilizing health care resources due to their complex chronic illness. This position supports improvements in health outcomes through coordinating care, educating patients, building trust between patients and medical practitioners, and enhancing communication and the continuity of care. The NPCC/E will teach, counsel and monitor patients on issues relevant to their health. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, this position will consult with other health care team members to coordinate the provision of patient education, preventive care and disease management.
DUTIES PERFORMED
REQUIREMENTS – Education, Experience and Licensure
New Horizon Family Health Services offers a robust and comprehensive benefit package to full time employees. These choices/options include:
Our Mission is to provide quality, affordable, compassionate patient-centered health care to improve the health of the communities we serve. Our Vision is that our community will be one of the healthiest in the Nation. Superior patient care is the hallmark of NHFHS.
Community
Greenville, South Carolina is the perfect place to live, work, and play. Greenville is surrounded by mountains, lakes, hiking & biking trails, as well as recreational activities including golf, tennis, water sports, cultural performances and more. Geographically located between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC, with beaches just 3.5 to 4 hours away.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer.
Job Summary
The NPCC/E works with patients referred for assistance in accessing and utilizing health care resources due to their complex chronic illness. This position supports improvements in health outcomes through coordinating care, educating patients, building trust between patients and medical practitioners, and enhancing communication and the continuity of care. The NPCC/E will teach, counsel and monitor patients on issues relevant to their health. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, this position will consult with other health care team members to coordinate the provision of patient education, preventive care and disease management.
DUTIES PERFORMED
- Assess cognitive/verbal skills and identify barriers to accessing healthcare.
- Provide individual and family educational interventions including self-management goal-setting, counseling and training on the habits, lifestyle changes, supplies and tools necessary to manage their disease.
- Perform individualized assessment of a patient’s educational needs and provide tools to aid in managing their disease(s) effectively.
- Provide individual counseling on office procedures, eligibility for programs/services, importance of a primary care medical home and other health issues.
- Monitor patients for changes in health status after initiation of a new medication, a hospitalization or recent decline in function.
- Complete Nursing Orientation and documentation.
- Ryan White NPCC/E: complete and document a minimum of 50 face-to-face patient encounters each month.
- Chronic Disease NPCC/E: complete and document a minimum of 50 face-to-face patient encounters each month.
- Health Care for the Homeless NPCC/E: complete and document a minimum of 50 face-to-face patient encounters each month.
- Provide an activity report monthly within 5 working days of the end of the month.
REQUIREMENTS – Education, Experience and Licensure
- Associates or Bachelors Degree in Nursing and 3 years work experience related to chronic disease management and licensure as an RN in South Carolina or, Practical Nursing Degree, 5 years work experience related to chronic disease management and licensure as an LPN in South Carolina
- BSN Degree in Nursing
- Post graduate training in care management such as a Certificate in Guided Care Nursing or ANCC certification in Case Management Nursing
New Horizon Family Health Services offers a robust and comprehensive benefit package to full time employees. These choices/options include:
- Vacation plus holidays and sick leave
- Medical (PEBA State Health Plan), Dental and Vision benefits
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
- Optional contribution to a 403 (b) Retirement Plan, with up to 4% employer match after the first year of employment
- Continuing education courses through SC AHEC
Our Mission is to provide quality, affordable, compassionate patient-centered health care to improve the health of the communities we serve. Our Vision is that our community will be one of the healthiest in the Nation. Superior patient care is the hallmark of NHFHS.
Community
Greenville, South Carolina is the perfect place to live, work, and play. Greenville is surrounded by mountains, lakes, hiking & biking trails, as well as recreational activities including golf, tennis, water sports, cultural performances and more. Geographically located between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC, with beaches just 3.5 to 4 hours away.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer.