Case Manager

Mission-Community-Hospital; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Community Hospital in Los Angeles is seeking a compassionate LVN for Case Management to support discharge planning, transition of care, and coordination of post-acute services.

The ideal candidate has SNF experience, a California LVN license, and current BLS certification, with strong organizational and communication skills to collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and the care team.

Qualifications

• Current California LVN license in good standing.
• Minimum of one year of SNF experience.
• Current BLS certification.
• Knowledge of discharge planning, post-acute care and care coordination.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Case Management team with discharge planning and coordination of post-acute care services.
• Coordinate referrals to SNFs, home health agencies, rehabilitation facilities, hospice, DME providers, and other resources.
• Communicate with insurance companies, referral agencies, and healthcare providers to facilitate timely patient transitions.
• Review clinical documentation to support discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Monitor patient progress and identify barriers to discharge.
• Collaborate with physicians, bedside nurses, therapists, and social workers to ensure safe discharges.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation.
• Assist with prior authorizations and payer coordination as assigned.
• Educate patients and families regarding post-discharge options and care pathways.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and Case Management meetings.

Skills

Discharge planning

Care coordination

EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

California LVN license

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Position Title:Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Department:Case Management
Reports To:Director of Case Management/Case Management Supervisor

Position Summary

Mission Community Hospital is seeking a compassionate, organized, and detail-oriented Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join the Case Management Department. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one (1) year of Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience and will assist the Case Management team in coordinating patient care, discharge planning, utilization management, and transitions of care to ensure quality outcomes and continuity of services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in good standing.

• Minimum of one (1) year of recent Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience required.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Knowledge of discharge planning, post-acute care services, and care coordination preferred.

• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, social workers, and interdisciplinary teams.

• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Case Management team with discharge planning and coordination of post-acute care services.

• Coordinate referrals to Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), home health agencies, rehabilitation facilities, hospice, durable medical equipment (DME) providers, and other community resources.

• Communicate with insurance companies, referral agencies, and healthcare providers to facilitate timely patient transitions.

• Review clinical documentation to support appropriate discharge planning and continuity of care.

• Monitor patient progress and identify potential barriers to discharge.

• Collaborate with physicians, bedside nurses, therapists, and social workers to ensure safe and timely patient discharges.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

• Assist with obtaining prior authorizations and coordinating payer requirements as assigned.

• Educate patients and families regarding available post-discharge services and care options.

• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and Case Management meetings.

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and patient confidentiality standards (HIPAA).

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Case Management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of acute care discharge planning and post-acute care resources.

• Familiarity with Medicare, Medi-Cal, and commercial insurance requirements is preferred.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced acute care environment.

• Strong customer service and patient advocacy skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the hospital as needed.

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to use computers and office equipment for extended periods.

Schedule

• Full-time position.

• Monday through Friday, 10:30 AM–7:00 PM.

• Occasional weekend or holiday coverage may be required based on operational needs.

Mission Community Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care through collaboration, compassion, and excellence. The LVN in Case Management plays an essential role in facilitating safe, efficient, and timely transitions of care for hospitalized patients.