Care Manager Assistant - LPN

Life Care Centers of America; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Health insurance options

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

CEUs and license reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Mileage stipend

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America seeks a Care Manager Assistant - LPN to coordinate patient care in our skilled nursing facilities. You will promote quality care through collaboration with nurses, therapists, and medical teams, ensuring services align with patient needs and regulatory standards.

The role requires an active LPN license, a nursing diploma, and preferred post-acute care and discharge planning experience.

Qualifications

• Requires Nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's) and active LPN license in good standing.
• One year of clinical post-acute care experience preferred.
• Prior case management and discharge planning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care using a collaborative process and Life Care standards.
• Communicate with case managers, families, physicians and community resources.
• Educate patients, families and staff on care plans and services.
• Assist in coordination of care and ensure timely discharge planning.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct per policies.

Skills

LPN license

Post-acute care experience

Case management

Discharge planning

Education

Nursing diploma (ADN/BSN)

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Rate Maximum: 45.27 Pay Rate Minimum: 40.43 Shift: Days

Job Type: Full-time

Wage Range: $40.43 - 45.27 DOE

On-Call Requirements:Managerial Rotation

Benefits (Full-Time)

• Vacation, 6 paid holidays, 1 personal day, and paid sick leave beginning on day one
• Medical, dental, vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Life insurance; short-term and long-term disability
• Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) and state license reimbursement
• (Subject to company policy and approval).
• Student Loan Repayment Program (subject to company policy and approval).
• Mileage Stipend
• Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles

Setting & Population Served

Life Care Centers of America operates Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide:

• Long-term care for residents needing ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance
• Short-term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary care, including nursing, therapy, and medical teams working together
• A diverse patient population, including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs
• (Patient mix may vary slightly by facility.)

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 preferred
• Prior case management, utilization review, and discharge planning experience 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: general manager duties, 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
• 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