LPN Care Manager: Utilization & Discharge Planning (FT)

Community Health Systems; Crestview (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Flexible scheduling

Licensure reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Job summary

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

This role involves reviewing medical records, coordinating care transitions, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, with a focus on compliant documentation and patient-centered care.

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 utilization and medical necessity.
• Identify and document avoidable hospital days and communicate findings to teams.
• Coordinate discharge planning including post-hospital placements and family collaboration.
• Maintain relationships with community resources to facilitate referrals.
• Support interdisciplinary meetings and care planning.
• Ensure timely documentation of utilization review and discharge activities.

Skills

Nursing practice

Utilization management

Discharge planning

Transitions of care

EMR documentation

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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

This role involves reviewing medical records, coordinating care transitions, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, with a focus on compliant documentation and patient-centered care.