Nurse Care Manager - Primary Care - Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Abode Care Partners•Tallahassee, FL

7d•$24 - $26

About The Position

The Nurse Care Manager is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who delivers patient-centered care through clinical assessments, care planning, and patient education. Working closely with field-based providers, the role assesses patient needs, coordinates care, and supports effective implementation of clinical care plans to achieve positive health outcomes. The position includes conducting initial and ongoing assessments, documenting patient information in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), contributing to individualized care plans, coordinating with providers and caregivers, educating patients about treatment and medication management, handling medication-related inquiries and prior authorizations, and processing clinical orders. The Nurse Care Manager also supports regulatory compliance and quality assurance, participates in care management and team meetings, and collaborates with Care Facilitators on scheduling and non-clinical inquiries.

Requirements

Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
At least 3 years of experience in geriatric or complex patient care.
Prior experience in a patient-facing capacity.
Experience using Electronic Health Records (EHR) software and a Health Information Exchange.
Excellent communication skills.
Comfort assessing patient status remotely, active listening, and motivational interviewing skills.
Ability to recognize condition-specific symptoms.
Organized, thorough documentation skills.
Solid time management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a clinical care team.
Ability to build trusting relationships with patients and partners.
Ability to use Microsoft Excel for tracking and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
Familiarity with care management preferred.
Experience with Transitional Care Management strongly preferred.
Compact LPN license preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial and ongoing clinical assessments, gather patient information and vital signs, prioritize issues, assign risk categories, and document care in the EHR.
Contribute to the development and updating of individualized care plans with the care team and providers.
Maintain productivity metrics.
Coordinate with providers, family members, and caregivers to support care plan implementation and keep parties informed.
Educate patients and caregivers about treatment plans, medication management, and other care needs.
Handle medication-related inquiries, process prior authorizations, and document interactions concerning medication adjustments.
Review and process clinical orders in accordance with provider instructions and patient needs.
Ensure clinical documentation meets regulatory and compliance standards, including HIPAA and company policies.
Participate in care management meetings and quality assurance checks.
Work with Care Facilitators on scheduling support and non-clinical inquiries.
Participate in team meetings, provide insights on patient care processes, and identify opportunities for clinical improvement.