Care Manager LPN

Valley Health Partners • Allentown, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Working under the supervision of a Supervisor, the LPN Care Manager coordinates services within the health center and provides support and management to health center patients. The role participates in care delivery, coordinates referrals, and provides comprehensive care management and follow-up. The Care Manager uses knowledge of community resources and multitasks while providing personalized, compassionate care.

The LPN Care Manager assesses the needs of patients and families who are at highest risk or at risk for poor outcomes across the care continuum. In collaboration with multidisciplinary care team members, the role develops a documented care plan to ensure continuity and goal setting, helping individuals and families manage chronic conditions, access resources, adopt healthy lifestyles, and improve health outcomes.

Requirements

• Three years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant (MA) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in at least one of these settings: case management, disease management, home health care, hospital, or physician office.
• Two years of prior electronic medical record (EMR) experience.
• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program.
• LPN licensure in Pennsylvania.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Ability to incorporate strategies for interacting with persons from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to use effective behavioral and educational strategies, such as motivational interviewing, the teach-back method, and self-management support.
• Ability to set priorities to coordinate care plans efficiently.
• Ability to recognize how cultural, social, economic, and behavioral factors affect the accessibility, availability, acceptability, and delivery of public health services.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services within the health center and provide support and management to patients.
• Participate in delivery of care and coordinate referrals.
• Provide comprehensive care management and follow-up.
• Assess patient and family needs for highest-risk patients or those at risk for poor outcomes across the care continuum.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care team members to formulate a documented care plan that supports continuity and goal setting.
• Help individuals and families manage chronic conditions, access resources, adopt healthy lifestyles, and improve health outcomes.

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans with great coverage at affordable rates; employee-only coverage is free.
• 403b Retirement Plan with generous company match.
• Paid time off for holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree