Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Title: Licenced Practical Nurse

Second Chance Case Management seeks an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The LPN will be under the direction and supervision of a licensed, professional registered nurse and perform a medical and social assessment of the nursing facility's intermediate level of care and appropriateness for community-based services for Medicaid recipients. These services are a part of the Georgia Medicaid Waiver Program, EDWP SOURCE/CCSP. The LPN will be responsible for completing client assessments following appropriate guidelines and submitting all assessments to a registered nurse for review and approval. LPN makes corrections and additions as recommended by the supervising RN. Under the supervision of a licensed professional registered nurse, the LPN functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team, including the client’s physician, and serves a geographic area, which may include parts of one large county and/or many small counties that involve travel.

Duties/Responsibilities:

■ Schedules an appointment for a face-to-face interview with a prospective client at his or her residence, hospital, long-term care facility, or another appropriate site as indicated

■ Conducts assessments in a face-to-face interview with the client and/or representative using the intermediate level of care criteria and the MDS-HC. Collaborates with RN regarding ECM/TCM changes that may influence eligibility

■ Develop a Comprehensive Care Plan to reduce the risks identified by MDS-HC triggers.

■ Review changes in CCP with assigned Case Management

■ Analyzes and interprets all medical and social information as compiled and obtains additional information as needed, e.g., consultation with RN supervisor, physician, and other professionals

■ Attends organizational meetings and training as required

■ Keeps supervisor informed of Traditional/ Enhanced EDWP progress and problems

■ Attends hearings as requested, providing data and client records required by the hearing officer

■ Collaborates with RN supervisor and/or social services Case Management in the development of the Comprehensive Care Plan

■ Maintains knowledge of Case Management Manual and Provider Services Manual

Required Skills/Abilities:

■ Ability to effectively coordinate and communicate with clients, service providers, the general public, and other staff members

■ Skill in establishing and sustaining interpersonal relationships

■ Knowledge of human behavior, gerontology

■ Skills in team building and group dynamics

■ Knowledge of community organization and service system development

■ Problem-solving skills and techniques

■ Knowledge and skill in social and health service intervention techniques and methodology.

Education and Experience:

Currently licensed to practice in the State of Georgia and have two years of experience as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in one of the following areas:

▪ Geriatric Nursing

▪ Community Health

▪ Long-term care

▪ Chronic diseases of adults

NOTE: Completing a course of study equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in human services, community health, or Gerontology may substitute for one year of experience