LPN

Harmony Center, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Center, Inc. seeks a Nurse-Case Manager to coordinate clinical care, document assessments, and ensure seamless communication across care settings. The role includes handling orders, reviewing labs, and educating patients on medications.

The successful candidate will hold an active nursing license, be comfortable with after-hours on-call duties, and participate in interdisciplinary teams to support optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Licensed nurse with an active, unencumbered license.
• Criminal background check and drug screening required.
• Experience preferred but not required; new nurses welcome.

Responsibilities

• Complete nursing assessments and reassessments for assigned patients.
• Review labs, manage orders, and document updates in the patient record.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and providers.
• Provide on-call clinical guidance after hours and respond to emergencies.
• Educate patients on medications, dosing, purpose, and side effects.

Skills

Licensed Nurse (LPN or RN)

Unencumbered license

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Position Summary

The Nurse-Case Manager provides direct clinical coordination and documentation for assigned patients. Responsibilities include completing required nursing assessments, managing provider orders and medications, reviewing laboratory results, participating in interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring communication across care settings. This position includes an on call component.

Clinical Assessments and Documentation

• Complete nursing assessments & reassessments.
• Complete required transfer documentation
• Document all assessments, care activities, provider communications, and clinical updates in the patients record within required timeframes.

Medical Management

• Review laboratory results and report abnormal values to providers.
• Receive, clarify, and implement medication and treatment orders from providers.
• Communicate medication orders to pharmacies and follow up on incomplete or missing orders/medications.
• Reconcile Medication Administration Records to ensure accuracy
• Prepare and review weekly pillbox setups with patients, administer injections for internal providers
• Provide education to patients regarding medications, dosing, purpose, and potential side effects.

Care Coordination

• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings with psychiatry, social work, district forensic coordinators, probation officers, home managers, dietitians, and other stakeholders.
• Provide medical updates and coordinate care with internal and external providers.
• Ensure required clinical information is shared to support continuity of care.

On Call Responsibilities

• Respond to after-hours calls from direct care staff regarding clinical concerns.
• Provide clinical guidance by phone and determine when an in person response is required.
• Respond to the facility after hours when necessary for medical emergencies, including medication access issues or acute patient needs.

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse, LPN or RN, with an unencumbered license.
• Must pass required criminal background check and drug screening.
• Experience preferred but not required.
• NEW NURSES WELCOME

Professional Expectations

• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Professional attire and grooming appropriate for a clinical setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills, including use of electronic health records, email, and standard office systems.

• Work hours Monday -Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.
• Paid holidays and weekends off.