What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN Case Manager position at KPC Promise Healthcare LLC?
KPC Promise Hospital of BATON ROUGE: The Case Manager is responsible for coordinating and monitoring day to day operations of the Case Management and Utilization Management programs. He/She directs the activities necessary to ensure appropriate utilization of the Hospital and its resources while maintaining optimal achievable standards of patient care.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. LVN, graduate from an accredited school of nursing
2. Must hold a current state license and must maintain license renewal in accordance with the standards of the State Board of Nursing
3. Minimum of three years of full-time management experience, with two years experience in the area of case management preferred.
4. Additional education in the area of Quality Management and Joint Commission Standards
5. Long term acute care and rehabilitation experience is preferred
6. Demonstration of leadership, manageability, and the application of interpersonal and principles of supervision and administration
7. Must be able to read, write, and speak English, as well as possess good verbal and written communications skills
8. Good computer skills with minimal guidance
9. Certification in Case Management (CCM) preferred
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical: Walking - up to 15% Standing - up to 15% Kneeling - up to 15%
Sitting - up to 50% Pushing - up to 5% Bending - up to 25%
Squatting - up to 5% Pulling - up to 5% Reaching - up to 10%
Lifting - up to 50lbs Wrist/Finger Movements - up to 90%
Mental: Stress Level: Moderate to high
EXPOSURE RISK: Category II - Jobs in which required tasks normally do not involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues but which could result in Category 1 exposure.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS, MACHINES USED: Computer, telephone, facsimile machine, copier, printer.
CERTIFICATIONS: BLS, RN preferred, CCM preferred
Salary : $54,800 - $69,300
