Licensed Vocational Nurse, In-Patient Case Manager
About The Position
The LVN Case Manager provides daily care coordination and concurrent review for patients in hospitals or Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), primarily by telephone. The role provides case management for patients admitted to a hospital or SNF and for patients who may need enrollment in ambulatory case management. Responsibilities also include identifying California Children Services (CCS) cases, handling transfers, and conducting retro reviews. The LVN Case Manager works on an interdisciplinary care team, coordinating care and collaborating with social work, ambulatory case management, Regional Medical Directors, Hospitalists, hospital nursing personnel, and clinic physicians.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited LVN nursing program.
- Hold a current, valid Licensed Vocational Nurse license.
- Have experience in and willingness to participate in a multidisciplinary team.
- Have three years of experience in public health nursing, acute care, case management, and/or in-home health care.
- Hold a valid BLS certification or higher, following American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of managed care experience in case management, focused on inpatient and/or outpatient ambulatory care.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily care coordination and concurrent review for patients in hospitals or Skilled Nursing Facilities telephonically.
- Provide case management to patients admitted to a hospital or Skilled Nursing Facility and to patients who may need ambulatory case management.
- Identify California Children Services cases.
- Handle transfers and retro reviews.
- Coordinate care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Collaborate with social work, ambulatory case management, Regional Medical Directors, Hospitalists, hospital nursing personnel, and clinic physicians.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Flexible Spending
- Career advancement and development opportunities
- Paid time off and holidays
- Paid CME days
- Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Corporate employee discounts
- Employee referral bonus program
- Pet care insurance
- Potential eligibility for discretionary bonuses or incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
