Care Manager LPN
About The Position
The Care Manager LPN plays a key role in assessing, coordinating, and monitoring community-based services for elderly or disabled clients under the Community Care Services Program (CCSP). This role includes conducting home visits, reassessing care needs, developing plans of care, and collaborating with physicians, social workers, and caregivers to ensure continuity of care. Visiting Nurse Health System is a leading, non-profit provider of home healthcare, long-term care at home, hospice, and palliative care services, with a mission to provide excellent care, comfort, and dignity to patients. The organization has been serving Atlanta for over 77 years and aims to be the first choice for home healthcare services by maintaining exemplary patient and employee satisfaction levels through community partnerships, coordinated care solutions, a top-performing workforce, and innovative technologies.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited LPN program
- Current Georgia licensure and CPR certification
- 2 years of nursing experience in community health, long-term care, or geriatrics
- Understanding of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and care coordination best practices
- Ability to function independently in a community-based environment
- Strong clinical, documentation, and time management skills
- Comfortable with EMR systems and standard office software
- Reliable transportation and comfort traveling to client homes
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-home or facility-based assessments of clients to determine appropriate services.
- Collaborate with SW Care Managers and interdisciplinary teams on level-of-care (LOC) decisions.
- Develop care paths and discharge plans based on client needs, condition, and support systems.
- Complete and document assessment tools (e.g., GDS, MMSE, fall risk).
- Schedule and perform timely assessments, reassessments, and follow-up per DCH policy.
- Coordinate transitions from hospital to home/community settings.
- Document care plans, hospitalizations, care transitions, services, and case notes per DCH and VNHS standards.
- Approve services within established funding limits and ensure clinical appropriateness.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, training sessions, and quarterly network events.
- Support infection control practices and maintain confidential client records.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- 403b Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Flexible Schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
