RCM LPN S

PACS•Hood River, OR

About The Position

The RCM LPN communicates with residents and their families about plans of care, therapies, treatment protocols, illness progression, and other care-related concerns. The role monitors resident status and adjusts care coordination according to changing needs and conditions. It organizes and prioritizes work across new, current, and discharging residents, completes required documentation, and performs utilization review to support appropriate, timely, and cost-effective care. The position coordinates care with residents, care providers, facility financial services, and third-party payers; oversees admissions and discharges; and coordinates referrals to and from the facility. The LPN participates in morning team meetings to support communication and collaboration. The role requires respectful, effective interactions with residents, families, staff, physicians, providers, payers, and other care partners, along with independent judgment, accurate charting, timely paperwork, strong time management, and intermediate computer skills.

Requirements

Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.
Accurate charting and ability to complete necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, providers, payers, residents, and their families.
Effective communication skills and ability to promote cooperation and collaboration among care partners.
Excellent time management skills and ability to develop organized work processes in a high-volume environment with rapidly changing priorities.
Intermediate computer skills.
Ability to maintain professional, respectful, and honest interactions with residents, families, staff, and partners.

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly with residents and families about plans of care, PT, OT, and other treatment protocols.
Attend and participate in morning meetings or stand-ups to facilitate communication with the team.
Answer residents’ questions about care, treatment plans, illness progression, and other issues.
Monitor resident status and adjust coordination based on changing needs and conditions.
Organize and prioritize daily work by assessing the needs of new, current, and discharging residents in areas of responsibility.
Complete required documentation and paperwork.
Perform utilization review activities to support appropriate, timely, and cost-effective resident care.
Coordinate care with residents, care providers, facility financial services, and third-party payers.
Oversee admissions and discharge activities.
Coordinate referrals to and from the facility.
Promote cooperation and collaboration among residents, families, caretakers, physicians, nurses, and ancillary partners.