Care Manager: Holistic Patient Care Navigator

LCMC Health; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Deliver healthcare with heart.

Smile-driven culture

Lagniappe in care

One-of-a-kind care

Community-focused mission

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Competitive benefits

Job summary

LCMC Health in Louisiana is seeking a dedicated Care Manager to coordinate comprehensive care plans, assess patient needs, and guide transitions across the continuum of care. You will liaise with patients, families, and care teams to achieve optimal outcomes and efficient resource use.

You will educate patients on disease management, monitor care progression, and ensure timely referrals and follow-ups. This role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and a patient-centered approach within a

Qualifications

• Active nursing license to practice in Louisiana.
• Minimum 2 years of professional nursing or care management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized care plans and goals with patients and caregivers.
• Make outbound calls to assess patient health status and progress.
• Identify gaps or barriers in treatment plans and coordinate solutions.
• Coordinate care and referrals to external resources and providers.
• Ensure safe discharge planning and post-acute services are arranged.
• Triage and respond to symptom-based calls per approved protocols.
• Educate patients on chronic and acute disease management and self-care.
• Document workflows in EPIC and relevant health records for quality assurance.

Skills

Care management

Nursing knowledge

Job description

LCMC Health in Louisiana is seeking a dedicated Care Manager to coordinate comprehensive care plans, assess patient needs, and guide transitions across the continuum of care. You will liaise with patients, families, and care teams to achieve optimal outcomes and efficient resource use.

You will educate patients on disease management, monitor care progression, and ensure timely referrals and follow-ups. This role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and a patient-centered approach within a