Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Care Coordinator (Home Health)
Company: CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE INC
Location: Simi Valley
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Benefits: 401(k) Competitive
salary Flexible schedule Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Care
Coordinator (Home Health) Position Summary: The LVN Care
Coordinator plays a key role in managing patient care coordination
for home health clients. This position ensures that all patient
care activities are organized, documented, and delivered in
compliance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements. The
LVN Care Coordinator will work closely with clinicians, physicians,
and office staff to facilitate smooth communication and workflow
using Kinnser (WellSky) EMR . Key Responsibilities: Coordinate and
schedule home health visits based on patient needs and clinician
availability. Review clinical notes in Kinnser EMR to ensure
accuracy, timeliness, and completeness. Follow up with field nurses
and therapists for pending documentation, orders, or corrections.
Communicate with physicians for verbal orders, plan of care
updates, and clarifications. Ensure compliance with Medicare and
agency policies in patient charting and care delivery. Monitor
active patients for timely Start of Care (SOC), Recertifications,
and Discharges. Assist in preparing reports and tracking patient
status changes. Support the QA department in reviewing visit notes
and ensuring documentation compliance. Handle patient and family
inquiries with professionalism and empathy. Participate in case
conferences, staff meetings, and care coordination discussions.
Qualifications: Current Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
license (or applicable state). Minimum 1 year of experience in Home
Health (Medicare-certified preferred). Proficiency in Kinnser
(WellSky) EMR required. Strong knowledge of OASIS, 485s, Plan of
Care, and CMS compliance guidelines. Excellent organizational,
communication, and time management skills. Compassionate,
detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills: Familiarity with PDGM structure and billing
cycles. Prior experience coordinating with multidisciplinary
clinical teams. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not
required.
Keywords: CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE INC, Laguna Niguel , Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Care Coordinator (Home Health), Healthcare , Simi Valley, California
