Care Manager (LPN)

Company: Life Care Center of Mount Vernon
Location: Mount Vernon
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

Life Care Center of Mount Vernon is situated in the picturesque Skagit Valley, renowned for its annual Tulip Festival. Residents enjoy a blend of small-town charm and modern amenities, with access to local farmers' markets, art galleries, and outdoor recreational activities. The community's commitment to preserving its natural beauty makes it a delightful place to call home.

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Position Summary:

The LPN Care Manager is responsible for 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 patients. Works together with the patient and family, care team, payers, and external entities to promote a safe transition from the facility to the next provider or care setting care team, payers, and external entities to promote a safe transition from the facility to the next provider or care setting 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 Licensed Practical 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

* Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Board Certification in Nursing Case Management 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: 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

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