Discharge Planner LPN - Per Diem

About the position

The LPN Case Manager will assist the RN Case Managers in their daily role and processes to organize and facilitate thorough discharge plans for the patients. The LPN Case Manager will be responsible for completing any clinical assessment for patients requiring post-acute services under State Medicaid programs including, but not limited to, Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland. The LPN Case Manager will be responsible for completing pre-screens, admissions, and insurance authorizations for Valley Health's skilled nursing facility and transitional care beds.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Case Management staff with completion of Level 2 (MIMR) assessment.
• Interviewing patients, family members, and/or caretakers as needed to complete assessments.
• Maintaining open communication with care management team regarding approval/denial of clinical assessments.
• Maintaining proficiency in electronic submission programs and awareness of current policies/trends related to clinical assessments for Medicaid services.
• Assists with the arrangement and follow-up with community resources.
• Facilitating patients' movement to the next level of care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Two years bedside experience required.
• Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Virginia required.
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs which may apply based on the age of the patient served.

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development
• Discounts to on-campus dining