Case Manager LVN

Vasona Creek Healthcare Center; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Vasona Creek Healthcare Center seeks a highly organized LVN Case Manager to coordinate patient care, manage utilization reviews, and facilitate smooth transitions of care for residents. This full-time role requires strong communication with families, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has a California LVN license and at least 2 years of nursing experience, with preference for case management or utilization review in long-term care settings.

Qualifications

• Current California LVN license required.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience; prior case management/utilization review in skilled nursing/long-term care preferred.
• Excellent clinical assessment, strong negotiation skills, insurance authorization skills, and Medicare/Medicaid knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee discharge planning from admission to transition.
• Conduct utilization reviews and obtain authorizations with managed care/insurers.
• Act as primary liaison among patients, families, physicians, and care teams.
• Monitor resource utilization for cost-effective, compliant care.
• Maintain detailed care plans, case notes, and regulatory documentation.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Insurance authorization

Medicare/Medicaid knowledge

Job description

Case Manager (LVN)

Vasona Creek Healthcare Center is seeking a highly organized, compassionate, and proactive Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Case Manager to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will coordinate patient care, manage utilization reviews, and facilitate smooth transitions of care to ensure the highest quality of clinical outcomes for our residents.

Position Highlights

• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 / year (depending on experience)
• Benefits: Comprehensive package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Time Off)

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the discharge planning process from admission to transition.
• Conduct utilization reviews and collaborate with managed care plans and insurance providers for authorizations.
• Act as the primary liaison between patients, families, physicians, and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Monitor resource utilization to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and compliant care delivery.
• Maintain precise documentation of care plans, case notes, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• License: Current, unrestricted California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, with a strong preference for prior case management or utilization review experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Skills: Excellent clinical assessment, strong negotiation and insurance authorization skills, and deep knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.