ER Case Manager LPN: Care Transitions Leader

Ozarks Medical Center; West Plains (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozarks Medical Center in Missouri seeks an ER Case Manager to coordinate safe patient transitions within the Emergency Department. You will work with physicians, nurses, care coordinators and utilization management to address discharge barriers and arrange post-acute services.

The role aims to reduce avoidable admissions and readmissions while ensuring smooth patient flow and continuity of care across the healthcare continuum.

Qualifications

• Requires current unrestricted LPN license in Missouri.
• Experience in case management or discharge planning preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with physicians and care teams.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe patient transitions of care in the ED.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and care coordinators.
• Identify barriers to discharge and coordinate post-acute services.
• Support appropriate patient disposition and reduce readmissions.

Skills

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinarycollab

Education

LPN license

Job description

Ozarks Medical Center in Missouri seeks an ER Case Manager to coordinate safe patient transitions within the Emergency Department. You will work with physicians, nurses, care coordinators and utilization management to address discharge barriers and arrange post-acute services.

The role aims to reduce avoidable admissions and readmissions while ensuring smooth patient flow and continuity of care across the healthcare continuum.