Care Manager Assistant - LPN

Position Summary The Care Manager Assistant - LPN assists with the coordination of the patient's 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 (associate's or bachelor's 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 post-acute care setting preferred

Prior case management, utilization review, and discharge planning experience preferred

Specific Job Requirements

Generate written communication that is clear, concise, and well-organized

Excellent organizational skills and be efficient in prioritizing and managing time and assignments

Contribute to the organization's 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 post-acute 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 Care's

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