Position Summary
The Case Manager Assistant LPN assists with the coordination of the patients care and services. Promotes quality care using a collaborative process that coordinates monitors and evaluates services according to the needs of and interpersonal contact with patients. in accordance with all applicable laws regulations and Life Care standards.
Education Experience and Licensure Requirements
- Nursing diploma (associates or bachelors degree in nursing)
- Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active nurse (LPN) license in good standing throughout employment.
- One 1 year of clinical experience in postacute care setting preferred
- Prior case management utilization review and discharge planning experience preferred
Specific Job Requirements
- Generate written communication that is clear concise and wellorganized
- Excellent organizational skills and be efficient in prioritizing and managing time and assignments
- Contribute to the organizations goals and objectives and support the organizational strategic plans
- Expert knowledge in field of practice
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws regulations and guidelines governing functions in the postacute care facility
- Implement and interpret the programs goals objectives policies and procedures of the department
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: general manager duties patient rights and safety and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates vendors etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Cares Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions
- Demonstrate efficient use of relevant computer systems including but not limited to the ability to enter and retrieve data
- Serve as liaison to external case managers family physicians and community resources
- Train and education patients families associates and other providers of care
- Implement the standards of practice for care management ethical performance and functions relevant to coordination of care
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sit stand bend lift push pull stoop walk reach and move intermittently during working hours
- Read write speak and understand the English language
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Manager