LVN Care Coordinator (23558)

Cantex Continuing Care Network · Houston, TX Part Time
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Job Description

Description Reports to: VP of Managed Care Schedule: Part-time Business line: Advanced Primary Care Practice What We Offer You • Competitive pay • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage • Supplemental benefits (life insurance, disability, accident, etc.) • 401(k) with company match • Generous paid time off (Vacation/Sick/Holiday) for full‑time positions • Career growth and advancement opportunities • A company culture committed to compassionate, coordinated care • Many more perks and benefits Job Summary The LVN Care Coordinator (LVNCC) partners with the ProCare Advantage Institutional Special Needs Plan (ISNP) Nurse Practitioner (Plan NP) to coordinate care for ISNP Beneficiaries (Plan Members). The LVNCC maintains routine contact with Plan Members, families, and facility staff, monitors changes in condition, and ensures timely communication with Plan NPs and interdisciplinary care teams. This role plays a critical part in supporting proactive care management, reducing unnecessary transitions, and improving outcomes for high‑acuity long‑term care residents. Qualifications Qualifications • Active Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the respective state • Compliance with all required State and Federal guidelines • Must maintain ongoing Texas Board of Nursing educational requirements for licensure and re‑certification • Strong communication and coordination skills • Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and facility leadership Essential Functions • Assist the Plan NP with care coordination duties and documentation for Plan Members • Initiate and complete assessments, including vital signs and other clinical data collection • Perform daily rounds to identify medical, emotional, or behavioral changes in Plan Members • Obtain daily Plan Member census and report transitions (ED visits, hospitalizations, hospice elections, returns from hospital) to Plan NPs and RNPs • Monitor Plan Members during transitions to and from the hospital; communicate updates to facility staff and Plan NPs • Ensure Plan NP receives all discharge paperwork and summaries following hospital transitions • Conduct timely in‑person follow‑ups after transitions to reduce readmission risk and identify additional needs • Partner with facility staff and the Interdisciplinary Care Team (ICT) to implement care plans and coordinate specialty, therapy, or ancillary services • Alert the Plan NP promptly of new enrollees and prioritize intervention for Plan Members at risk for transition • Support proactive care management to improve outcomes and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations • Must practice under the direction of the Plan NP and within LVN scope as defined by the Texas Board of Nursing • Perform other duties as assigned Continuing Education • Attend required in‑services and continuing education programs to maintain professional licensure and certification • Participate in ongoing education related to Medicare and Managed Care Case Management Physical Demands • Ability to communicate in English via phone, in writing, and verbally with staff, residents, families, and external partners • Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, handle, or feel objects as needed • Ability to drive a personal vehicle to multiple facility locations • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally • Ability to use a computer, phone, and related technology for extended periods • Occasional exposure to facility environments, including noise, chemicals, and airborne particles • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan including 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Nursing roles in senior living are fundamentally different from hospital nursing. Most positions involve building long-term relationships with the same residents over months or years rather than cycling through new patients every shift. Facilities in the Houston area typically require an active Texas RN or LVN license, current CPR/BLS certification, and many prefer at least one year of geriatric or long-term care experience.

Shift patterns vary widely — some facilities run traditional 8-hour shifts (day, evening, night), while others use 12-hour rotations. Weekend and holiday coverage is almost always part of the schedule. The nurse-to-resident ratio in assisted living is generally more favorable than in hospitals, but you will likely be the highest-level clinical staff on the floor during your shift, which means more autonomy and more responsibility for clinical judgment calls.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

A typical shift starts with medication pass and resident assessments. You will review overnight notes from the previous shift, check vitals for residents on your watch list, and coordinate with CNAs on any changes in condition. Mid-shift usually involves documentation, family communication, and working with physicians on care plan updates — often by phone or telehealth rather than in-person rounds.

Depending on the facility, you may also handle admissions paperwork, manage wound care, supervise medication techs, and respond to emergencies. The documentation load in senior living is significant — state surveys and compliance requirements mean thorough charting is non-negotiable. Many nurses in this setting say the most rewarding part is knowing their residents personally and being able to notice subtle changes that a rotating hospital nurse might miss.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Nurse positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $48.00/hr ($99,840/yr). The typical range is $39.37 – $55.77/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $74,859/yr
Houston Median $99,840/yr
Experienced (90th) $130,437/yr
vs. National Median +2.3%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

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