Life Care Centers of America

Care Manager Assistant - LPN

Life Care Centers of America • $84K — $94K *
Port Orchard, WA 98366In-Person
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing)
  • Currently licensed as an LPN and in good standing
  • One year of clinical experience in a post-acute care setting preferred
  • Experience in case management, utilization review, or discharge planning preferred
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

  • Assist in coordinating and evaluating patient care and services
  • Generate clear written communication regarding patient care
  • Serve as a liaison to external case managers and resources
  • Train patients, families, and healthcare providers
  • Implement and uphold care management standards and protocols
  • Communicate effectively within an interdisciplinary team
  • Demonstrate compliance with company policies and maintain confidentiality

Benefits

  • Vacation, 6 paid holidays, personal day, and paid sick leave from day one
  • Medical, dental, vision, and HSA options
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Life insurance along with short-term and long-term disability
  • Continuing Education Credits and license reimbursement
  • Student Loan Repayment Program based on company policy
  • Mileage stipend
  • Opportunities for career advancement into leadership roles
Full Job Description
Job Type: Full-time

Wage Range: $40.43 - 45.27 DOE

Schedules Available: Days

On-Call Requirements: Managerial Rotation

Benefits (Full-Time)
  • Vacation, 6 paid holidays, 1 personal day, and paid sick leave beginning on day one
  • Medical, dental, vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Life insurance; short-term and long-term disability
  • Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) and state license reimbursement
  • (Subject to company policy and approval)
  • Student Loan Repayment Program (subject to company policy and approval)
  • Mileage Stipend
  • Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles


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

About Life Care Centers of America

Life Care Centers of America is a privately held company that operates nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and retirement communities in the United States. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Tennessee. Life Care Centers of America provides a range of services, including skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, Alzheimer's and dementia care, and hospice care. The company operates more than 200 facilities in 28 states.
Learn more about Life Care Centers of America
Size
40,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1976
* Ladders Estimates

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