Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Care Management Cardiac

AdventHealth•Orlando, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. Demonstrates ability to request care from referring sources within the community in a timely manner. Reviews patient medical records for Performance Improvement/Risk Management per established criteria and document adverse patient occurrences. Collects information and documents patient and family reasons for readmission. Documents discharge plans, MDRs, barriers to progression of care, avoidable days, and patient and family needs according to standard work. Provides patient and family advocacy, and support patient’s choice and patient rights during hospitalization. Communicates with Payors patient’s needs for authorization for post-acute care as needed. Other duties as assigned. Collects information from patients and families to inform discharge planning needs in the inpatient, outpatient, and/or emergency departments. Collaborates with the RN Care Manager to reviews the medical record and incorporates the clinical, social, and financial factors into the discharge planning. Arranges for post-acute services and facilities as well as communicate care for social needs. Leverages technology and follows standard work and best practices to communicate with post-acute care services and facilities to ensure patient care information is communicated for continuity of care, medical records are complete, and discharge reconciliation is accurate. Communicates with patients and families and mobilizes family and community resources to meet patient's needs while advocating for patient and family empowerment in making health care decisions and accessing needed services.

Requirements

High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
LPN Technical/Vocational School [Required]
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) [Required]
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
Able to effectively communicate verbally and in written form in English with patients, staff, and customers of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner.
Ability to read text and numbers in English, with demonstrated ability to comprehend, measure, reason, match, problem solve, and exercise judgment under supervision.
Ability to learn and apply computer related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices.
Mature judgment and the ability to handle confidential information within applicable guidelines and regulations.
Ability to handle infectious biological specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals and/or irritants appropriately and safely.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and have good comprehension of conversational English

Nice To Haves

2+ discharge planning experience [Preferred]
2+ LPN acute care experience [Preferred]
Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Preferred]

Responsibilities

Request care from referring sources within the community in a timely manner.
Review patient medical records for Performance Improvement/Risk Management per established criteria and document adverse patient occurrences.
Collect information and document patient and family reasons for readmission.
Document discharge plans, MDRs, barriers to progression of care, avoidable days, and patient and family needs according to standard work.
Provide patient and family advocacy, and support patient’s choice and patient rights during hospitalization.
Communicate with Payors patient’s needs for authorization for post-acute care as needed.
Collect information from patients and families to inform discharge planning needs in the inpatient, outpatient, and/or emergency departments.
Collaborate with the RN Care Manager to review the medical record and incorporate the clinical, social, and financial factors into the discharge planning.
Arrange for post-acute services and facilities as well as communicate care for social needs.
Leverage technology and follow standard work and best practices to communicate with post-acute care services and facilities to ensure patient care information is communicated for continuity of care, medical records are complete, and discharge reconciliation is accurate.
Communicate with patients and families and mobilize family and community resources to meet patient's needs while advocating for patient and family empowerment in making health care decisions and accessing needed services.