Job Description
Work Location: All candidates must reside in Harlingen, La Feria, Mercedes, Weslaco, Donna
Assignment Duration: 6 months (Possibility to extend or convert)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Responsibilities:
- Assist in telehealth biannual assessments, in person as needed if in the area.
- Complete assigned tasks and document findings.
- Coordination with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Follow up calls to members.
- Any other projects that may arise.
- Must be able to meet strict turn-around times with documentation for assessments assigned
Assist with developing personalized service care plans/service plans for long-term care members and educates members and their families/caregivers on
services and benefits available to meet member needs.
Education/Experience: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 – 4 years of related experience.
Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.
"Evaluates the needs of the member, the resources available, and recommends and/or facilitates the plan for the best outcome
Assists with developing ongoing long-term care plans/service plans and works to identify providers, specialist, and/or community resources needed for long-
term care
Coordinates as appropriate between the member and/or family/caregivers and the care provider team to ensure identified services are accessible to
members
Provides resource support to members and their families/caregivers for various needs (e.g. employment, housing, participant direction, independent living,
justice, foster care) based on service assessment and plans
Monitors care plans/service plans, member status and outcomes, as appropriate, and provides recommendations to care plan/service plan based on
identified member needs
Interacts with long-term care healthcare providers and partners as appropriate to ensure member needs are met
Collects, documents, and maintains long-term care member information and care management activities to ensure compliance with current state, federal,
and third-party payer regulators
May perform home and/or other site visits to assess member’s needs and collaborate with healthcare providers and partners
Provides and/or facilitates education to long-term care members and their families/caregivers on procedures, healthcare provider instructions, service
options, referrals, and healthcare benefits
Provides feedback to leadership on opportunities to improve and enhance quality of care and service delivery for long-term care members in a cost-effective
manner
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
| Candidate Requirements | ||||
| Education/Certification | Required: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) | Preferred: | ||
| Licensure | Required: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) | Preferred: | ||
| Years of experience required: at least 2-3 years exp Microsoft Word, Excel experience, Computer Literacy Disqualifiers: No vehicle, No internet, Performance indicators: Best VS. average: Strong Time management skills, and very well organized. Additional qualities to look for: At least 2 years experience at LVN, Home Health experience, Case management experience, speaks and understands spanish | ||||
| 1 | Computer Literacy | ||
| 2 | Strong Time Management Skills | |||
| 3 | Speaks and understands Spanish or is comfortable working with a translator | |||
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 22.00/hr.