Care Manager (LPN)

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