Care Manager Assistant - LPN

Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence (Overland Park); Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence (Overland Park) seeks a Care Manager Assistant – LPN to coordinate patient care in a post-acute setting. You will collaborate with physicians, families, and other providers to ensure quality, compliant care under Life Care standards.

Qualified candidates hold a nursing diploma and an active LPN license, with preferred 1 year of post-acute care experience and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or higher in nursing.
• Active LPN license in good standing.
• 1 year of clinical post-acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use computer systems to enter and retrieve data.
• Serve as liaison to external case managers, families, physicians, and community resources.
• Train and educate patients, families, and other care providers.
• Implement standards of practice for care management and coordination.
• Demonstrate customer service and professionalism in patient interactions.
• Assist in evacuation of patients as required.
• Maintain attendance, judgment, and teamwork in an interdisciplinary setting.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Compliance

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Nursing diploma (ASN/BSN)

Active LPN license

Job description

Position Summary

The Care Manager Assistant - LPN assists with 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 and interpersonal contact with patients. 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 nurse (LPN) license in good standing throughout employment.One (1) year of clinical experience in post-acute care setting preferredPrior case management, utilization review, and discharge planning experience preferred

Specific Job Requirements

Generate written communication that is clear, concise, and well-organizedExcellent organizational skills and be efficient in prioritizing and managing time and assignmentsContribute to the organization‘s goals and objectives and support the organizational strategic plansExpert knowledge in field of practiceMake independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionKnowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facilityImplement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the departmentPerform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: general manager duties, patient rights, and safety and sanitationMaintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential informationUnderstand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance proceduresDisplays 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 dataServe as liaison to external case managers, family, physicians, and community resourcesTrain and education patients, families, associates, and other providers of careImplement the standards of practice for care management, ethical performance, and functions relevant to coordination of careExhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patientsAssist in the evacuation of patientsDemonstrate dependable, regular attendanceConcentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgmentCommunicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary teamSit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hoursRead, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer