Position Summary:
The LPN Care Manager is responsible for the coordination of the patient’s care and services. Promotes quality care using a collaborative process that coordinates, monitors, and evaluates services according to the needs of patients. Works together with the patient and family, care team, payers, and external entities to promote a safe transition from the facility to the next provider or care setting care team, payers, and external entities to promote a safe transition from the facility to the next provider or care setting in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:
* Nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing)
* Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing throughout employment.
* One (1) year of clinical experience in post acute care setting preferred
* Prior case management, utilization review, and discharge planning experience preferred
* Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Board Certification in Nursing Case Management preferred
Specific Job Requirements:
* Generate written communication that is clear, concise, and well organized
* Excellent organizational skills and be efficient in prioritizing and managing time and assignments
* Contribute to the organization’s goals and objectives and support the organizational strategic plans
* Expert knowledge in field of practice
* Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
* Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
* Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
* Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
* Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
* Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
* Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
* Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions:
* Demonstrate efficient use of relevant computer systems including but not limited to the ability to enter and retrieve data
* Serve as liaison to external case managers, family, physicians, and community resources
* Train and education patients, families, associates, and other providers of care
* Implement the standards of practice for care management, ethical performance, and functions relevant to coordination of care
* Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
* Assist in the evacuation of patients
* Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
* Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
* Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
* Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
* Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
An Equal Opportunity Employer
