LPN Case Manager

First Care Home Services, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

First Care Home Services, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Case Manager to coordinate and manage patient care under RN supervision.

You will ensure continuity of care and accurately document in the EMR while serving as a liaison between patients, families, caregivers, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team. The role emphasizes timely service delivery, adherence to physician orders, and collaboration with SN, PT, OT, ST, and HHA

Qualifications

• LPN with active license to practice in Florida.
• Ability to coordinate care across multiple disciplines.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and care team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage assigned patient caseloads under RN supervision.
• Implement and monitor physician-ordered plans of care and report patient status changes.
• Perform ongoing patient assessments within LPN scope of practice.
• Provide medication management, treatment administration, and patient education as ordered.
• Ensure timely initiation and continuation of services (SN, PT, OT, ST, HHA).
• Communicate with physicians regarding patient progress, concerns, and new orders.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care and participate in case conferences as required.
• Monitor compliance with care plans, visit frequencies, and regulatory requirements.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, safety, and care plans.
• Identify patient needs and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted timely in the EMR system.
• Support QA, infection control, and risk-management initiatives.
• Assist with discharge planning and care transitions as appropriate.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Care coordination

Communication

EMR documentation

Education

LPN Diploma/Associate Degree

Tools

EMR systems

Medications administration

Job description

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Case Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Director of Nursing. The LPN Case Manager ensures continuity of care, compliance with physician orders, timely service delivery, and accurate documentation while serving as a liaison between patients, families, caregivers, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage assigned patient caseloads under RN supervision.
• Implement and monitor physician-ordered plans of care and report patient status changes promptly.
• Perform ongoing patient assessments within LPN scope of practice.
• Provide medication management, treatment administration, and patient education as ordered.
• Ensure timely initiation and continuation of services (SN, PT, OT, ST, HHA).
• Communicate effectively with physicians regarding patient progress, concerns, and new orders.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care and participate in case conferences as required.
• Monitor compliance with care plans, visit frequencies, and regulatory requirements.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, safety, and care plans.
• Identify patient needs, barriers to care, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted timely in the EMR system.
• Support quality assurance, infection control, and risk-management initiatives.
• Assist with discharge planning and care transitions as appropriate.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations at all times.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete all clinical documentation in accordance with agency policies, Medicare/Medicaid, ACHC, and state regulations.
• Ensure accurate visit notes, care coordination records, communication notes, and follow-up documentation.
• Participate in audits, chart reviews, and corrective action plans as assigned.