LPN Case Manager - Full-Time | Days | Nights

The Staff Pad•Manchester, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Pad has partnered with a premier hospital in Manchester, TN, to hire experienced LPN Case Managers for their ER and Med/Surg departments. In this role, you'll coordinate patient care from admission through discharge, ensuring quality outcomes, seamless transitions, and an exceptional patient experience. The Case Manager collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, and care teams to ensure appropriate level of care, efficient throughput, and safe patient transitions.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing (LPN) program
Current LPN license (Tennessee or compact state)
BLS certification required
Minimum 1-2 years of LPN experience, preferably in an ER/acute care or Med-Surg setting
Strong clinical judgement, communication, critical-thinking, and organizational skills
Knowledge of care coordination, utilization review, and discharge planning
Excellent teamwork abilities and able to thrive in a fast-paced high-pressure environment

Nice To Haves

ACLS preferred
Previous case management or utilization review experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans
Conduct utilization reviews to ensure medical necessity and appropriate level-of-care decisions
Coordinate admissions, transfers, discharge planning, and community resource referrals
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care
Identify and resolve barriers to care transitions and patient flow
Educate patients and families on treatment plans and follow-up care
Monitor patient outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement
Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, documentation and payer requirements
Advocate for patients throughout their healthcare journey