Case Manager Assistant - LPN

Life Care Center of Scottsdale • Scottsdale, AZ

5d

About The Position

The Case Manager Assistant - LPN assists with coordinating patient care and services. The role promotes quality care through a collaborative process that coordinates, monitors, and evaluates services according to patients’ needs and interpersonal contact, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The assistant serves as a liaison to external case managers, families, physicians, and community resources; educates patients, families, associates, and other care providers; and implements care management standards and practices relevant to coordinating care.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing).
• Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state and maintain an active LPN license in good standing throughout employment.
• Generate clear, concise, and well-organized written communication.
• Have excellent organizational skills and efficiently prioritize and manage time and assignments.
• Contribute to organizational goals and objectives and support strategic plans.
• Have expert knowledge in the field of practice and knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Perform proficiently in competency areas including general manager duties, patient rights, and safety and sanitation.
• Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality; adhere to company policies, Life Care's Code of Conduct, and mandatory compliance training.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• One year of clinical experience in a post-acute care setting is preferred.
• Prior case management, utilization review, and discharge planning experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• One year of clinical experience in a post-acute care setting.
• Prior case management, utilization review, and discharge planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating patient care and services, including coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating services according to patient needs.
• Serve as a liaison to external case managers, families, physicians, and community resources.
• Train and educate patients, families, associates, and other providers of care.
• Implement standards of practice for care management, ethical performance, and functions relevant to coordination of care.
• Use relevant computer systems to enter and retrieve data.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and provide excellent customer service with a positive attitude toward patients.
• Follow applicable laws, regulations, facility guidelines, company policies, and compliance procedures; maintain confidentiality and professional working relationships.

What This Job Offers

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