What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager RN LTAC position at LHC Group?
Summary
Louisiana Extended Care Hospital is hiring a Case Manager RN to join our team!
- Multiple benefit packages
- 401K with match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Tenured staff with 10 years at our facility
- Internal promotions with a career plan
Louisiana Extended Care Hospital, a part of LHC Group, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single, shared purpose: It's all about helping people.
Responsibilities
The RN Case Manager coordinates the integration of Case Management / Social Services functions into a collaborative process which assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates available services on an ongoing bases to meet the patients health care needs through communication and resources to promote quality case effective outcomes. Conducts concurrent medical record review using specific indicators and criteria as approved by Medical Staff, CMS, and other state agencies. Acts as a patient advocate, performs staff education related to resource utilization, and discharge planning.
Education and Experience
- Experience: 1 year
- License, Registration, and / or Certification Requirement: Yes
- Must be a licensed practical nurse or a registered nurse.
- Minimum of 2 years of Utilization Review/Case Management experience and complex discharge planning,
preferred - Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
- CPR certification.
- Case Management certification preferred.
- Knowledge of criteria application for hospital medical necessity and appropriate level of care review.
- Ability to collect, organize, and evaluate pertinent clinical information with effective verbal and written skills.
- Ability to proficiently problem-solve complex patient and family issues.
- Strong customer service skills and commitment to service excellence.
- Computer literacy required.
Company Overview
LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
Louisiana Extended Care Hospital of Lafayette a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.
