ER Case Manager LPN: Discharge & Care Coordination

Ozarks Healthcare; West Plains (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozarks Healthcare in Missouri seeks an ER Case Manager to facilitate safe, timely patient transitions in the Emergency Department. You will collaborate with physicians, nursing, care coordinators, utilization management, and community resources to identify needs and address discharge barriers.

The role focuses on reducing avoidable admissions, improving patient throughput, and ensuring continuity of care across the healthcare continuum. An LPN license in Missouri is required.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted LPN license or privilege to practice in the State of Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe and timely transitions of care in the Emergency Department.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, care management, utilization management, and community resources to identify patient needs.
• Address barriers to discharge and coordinate post-acute services.
• Support appropriate patient disposition and reduce avoidable admissions and readmissions.

Skills

LPN license (Missouri)

Education

LPN license (Missouri)

Job description

Ozarks Healthcare in Missouri seeks an ER Case Manager to facilitate safe, timely patient transitions in the Emergency Department. You will collaborate with physicians, nursing, care coordinators, utilization management, and community resources to identify needs and address discharge barriers.

The role focuses on reducing avoidable admissions, improving patient throughput, and ensuring continuity of care across the healthcare continuum. An LPN license in Missouri is required.