Licensed Vocational Nurse, In-Patient Case Manager
About The Position
The LVN Case Manager will provide daily care coordination with concurrent review for patients in the hospital or Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) telephonically. This position will also provide case management to patients who are admitted to the hospital or SNF, and those patients who may need to be enrolled in ambulatory case management. The LVN case manager will be responsible for identifying (California Children Services) CCS cases, handling transfers, and retro reviews. Works as part of an interdisciplinary care team coordinating care and collaborating with social work, ambulatory case management, Regional Medical Directors, Hospitalists, the hospital nursing personnel, and the physician in the clinic.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited LVN nursing program.
- Current valid License as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
- Experience in and willingness to be part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Three years' experience in public health nursing, acute care, case management, and/or in-home health care required.
- Minimum of 2 years of managed care experience in case management with a focus on inpatient and/or outpatient ambulatory care required.
- A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily care coordination with concurrent review for patients in the hospital or Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) telephonically.
- Provide case management to patients admitted to the hospital or SNF, and those patients who may need to be enrolled in ambulatory case management.
- Identify California Children Services (CCS) cases.
- Handle transfers and retro reviews.
- Coordinate care and collaborate with social work, ambulatory case management, Regional Medical Directors, Hospitalists, hospital nursing personnel, and the clinic physician as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Flexible Spending
- Career Advancement & Development opportunities
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Paid CME Days
- Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Corporate Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Pet Care Insurance
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
