Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Care Manager

Prime Healthcare; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an LPN Care Manager at their Kansas City facility. The role involves assessing patient needs, coordinating care plans, and facilitating communication between patients and the healthcare team. Ideal candidates will have a valid LPN license and significant experience in primary care settings, ensuring effective patient management and quality care.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Paid vacation and sick time

Bereavement leave and FMLA

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life and disability insurance

Many other amazing benefits

Qualifications

• Current state LPN License required.
• Five years primary care practice experience with adult and pediatric patients.
• Knowledge of chronic conditions and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ health status.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Track patients’ response to treatment and adjust care plans as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of chronic conditions

Patient education

Evidence-based guidelines

Education

Current state LPN License

Five years primary care practice experience

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an LPN Care Manager, also referred to as a Licensed Practical Nurse Care Manager or LPN Clinical Care Manager. An LPN Care Manager in our hospital assesses patient needs and helps coordinate care plans with the healthcare team. They monitor patient progress, facilitate communication, and assist with discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions. The LPN Care Manger position supports efficient patient care and resource use, often focusing on patients with stable or less complex conditions.

Shift’s Available:Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm (8-hour shifts)

Location: Providence Medical Center – Kansas City, KS

Travel: Travel between two clinics in Kanas City, Kansas area

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options

• Employer 401K options

• Tuition reimbursement options

• Life, disability, and other insurance options

• Many other amazing benefits

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Assessing patient needs: conduct initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ health status to determine care requirements

• Coordinating care plans: collaborate with doctors, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans

• Monitoring patient progress: track patients’ response to treatment and adjust care plans as needed

• Facilitating communication: act as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure clear communication and understanding of care goals

• Discharge planning: prepare patients for discharge by arranging follow-up care, home health services, or referrals to other facilities

• Teamwork: Support physicians and patients by managing appointments, coordinating care, monitoring patient goals, documenting health status, and facilitating communication to improve clinic services and reduce hospitalizations

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• Current state LPN License as required

• A minimum of Five years primary care practice experience with adult medicine and pediatric patients in a primary care/family practice setting

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of chronic conditions, evidence-based guidelines, prevention, wellness, health risk, and patient education

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

• Care management experience preferred

• Experience as participant in continuous quality improvement preferred

• Completion of self-management support training preferred

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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