Licensed Vocational Nurse, In-Patient Case Manager

AltaMed Health Services; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement with employer match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development Opportunities

Paid CME Days

Malpractice tail coverage

Employee Discounts

Job summary

AltaMed Health Services is hiring an LVN Case Manager to coordinate daily patient care for hospital and SNF populations, including ambulatory care and CCS case identification. The role involves telephonic coordination with an interdisciplinary team and social work, ambulatory care, and hospital staff.

Ideal candidates hold an accredited LVN program diploma and an active LVN license in California, with bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited LVN nursing program.
• Current valid License as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (California).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• The LVN Case Manager provides daily care coordination with concurrent review for patients in hospital or SNF, telephonically.
• Case manage patients admitted to hospital or SNF and those enrolled in ambulatory case management.
• Identify CCS cases, handle transfers, and coordinate with interdisciplinary care teams.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Graduation from accredited LVN nursing program

Current LVN license (California)

BLS certification or higher

Job description

Grow Healthy

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isnt just welcomed - its nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We dont just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; its a calling that drives us forward every day.

Grow Healthy

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isnt just welcomed - its nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We dont just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; its a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview

The LVN Case Manager will provide daily care coordination with concurrent review for patients in the hospital or Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) telephonically. This position will also provide case management to patients who are admitted to the hospital or SNF, and those patients who may need to be enrolled in ambulatory case management. The LVN case manager will be responsible for identifying (California Children Services) CCS cases, handling transfers, and retro reviews. Works as part of an interdisciplinary care team coordinating care and collaborating with social work, ambulatory case management, Regional Medical Directors, Hospitalists, the hospital nursing personnel, and the physician in the clinic.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited LVN nursing program.
• Current valid License as a Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Experience in and willingness to be part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Three years’ experience in public health nursing, acute care, case management, and/or in-home health care required; minimum of 2 years of managed care experience in case management with a focus on inpatient and/or outpatient ambulatory care required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Compensation

$32.54 - $40.67 hourly

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

Benefits & Career Development

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Career Advancement & Development opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid CME Days
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Pet Care Insurance

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.