(PART-TIME) HOME HEALTH LVN/LPN CASE MANAGER

 ** AT EASE HOME HEALTH CARE INC. IS CURRENTLY SEEKING A LICENSED LVN/LPN NURSE  FOR CASE MANAGEMENT **

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coordinate home health care services by managing and overseeing individual home health needs on a case-by-case basis. 

2. Performs duties consistent with the Vocational Nursing Practice Act. 

3. Implements safe, therapeutic oversight of the patient's care with overt needs in supervised/controlled situations as initiated in the Plan of Care in consultation with the visiting nurses and the interdisciplinary team. 

4. Utilizes resources (patient, family, staff, outside personnel, agencies/organizations) to contribute to the Plan of Care. 

5. Maintain current knowledge and skills for documenting care to meet regulatory and third-party payer requirements. Prepare documentation and clinical/ progress notes. Documents must be clear and concise, using proper notation and agency abbreviations. Submits and coordinates all documentation within the timelines established by the Agency. 

6. Explain medical guidelines, processes, and procedures to the patient, patient's family, medical providers, and/or caregivers. Document all responses for charting and teaching purposes. 

7. Notify/continuously update the patient’s attending physician, responsible staff, and other involved professional persons of patient condition changes. Any changes that suggest the need to modify or develop a plan of treatment or plan of care are considered "significant changes." 

8. Record the client's progress, including physician follow-ups, home visits, and other notable interactions. 

9. Evaluate the client's progress periodically and make adjustments as needed to improve outcomes

10. Regularly attends and participates in scheduled case conferences, staff meetings, and Agency in-services. 

11. Participates in appropriate continuing education as may be requested and/or required by your immediate supervisor. In addition, personnel are expected to accept personal responsibility for other educational activities to enhance job-related skills and abilities. 

12. Attends mandatory educational programs. Attends and/or participates in Clinical Record Reviews and other quality improvement functions as directed by supervisor. 

13. Following up with active and discharged clients to ensure they are satisfied with the services, all requirements are met, and they are in good physical/mental health. 

14. Maintains/conserves patient and Agency information confidentiality at all times. 

15. Technical quality assurance of all charts and reporting to the responsible party for corrections.

** Spanish speaking is preferred but not required **

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

 

 At Ease Home Health Care is a home health agency dedicated to providing high-quality in-home health care to patients in Los Angeles County, Ventura County, and Orange County. Since our inception, our priority has always been ensuring our patients receive the care they deserve. We are committed to providing exceptional care, and our mission is to provide compassionate, family-centered care that will set standards for delivering unmeasurable healthcare at home. We understand that every patient has unique needs, and we work closely with each patient and their family to develop a personalized care plan that meets their individual goals and preferences. Above all else, our team values integrity in patient care, and we are committed to upholding these values in everything we do. Joining the team will allow you to set the tone for the future of healthcare.