LPN Care Manager: Utilization & Discharge Lead

North Okaloosa Medical Center; Crestview (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Job summary

North Okaloosa Medical Center is seeking an experienced full-time LPN Care Manager with weekend rotation to oversee utilization management and discharge planning, under the direction of a RN or physician.

The role involves reviewing medical records for appropriateness, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring safe, timely transitions of care in compliance with standards. Strong documentation and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical acute care nursing experience required.
• Experience in utilization review, case management, or discharge planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily reviews of medical records to assess appropriateness and utilization.
• Identify and document avoidable hospital days; communicate findings to UM committee.
• Coordinate discharge planning activities with patients, families, and physicians.
• Maintain relationships with community agencies to assist referrals and transitions of care.
• Assist in interdisciplinary meetings and care planning.

Skills

Nursing practice

Utilization management

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR documentation

Communication skills

Education

LPN License

LVN License

BLS Certification

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

North Okaloosa Medical Center is seeking an experienced full-time LPN Care Manager with weekend rotation to oversee utilization management and discharge planning, under the direction of a RN or physician.

The role involves reviewing medical records for appropriateness, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring safe, timely transitions of care in compliance with standards. Strong documentation and communication are essential.