What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Manager (LPN) position at Life Care Center of Port Townsend?
Life Care Center of Port Townsend is situated in a Victorian
seaport known for its historic charm and artistic community. Residents enjoy
well-preserved 19th-century architecture, vibrant arts scenes, and maritime
heritage. The city's coastal location offers stunning views and a variety of
outdoor activities.
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
