LPN Case Manager I - FT - Days - MPC - Pembroke Road

Memorial Healthcare; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, Florida is seeking an experienced Case Manager (LPN) to partner with patients, families and providers to develop comprehensive care plans. You will monitor symptoms, coordinate disease management, and support patients in achieving their treatment goals.

Ideal candidates hold an active LPN license, have at least 1 year of LPN experience, and are graduates of an accredited nursing program.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of LPN experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited Practical or Vocational Nursing program.
• Licensed Practical Nurse license (LPN) is required.

Responsibilities

• Develops patient care plans based on initial assessment and ongoing needs.
• Monitors scheduled appointments, treatments, and responses; coordinates with care team.
• Communicates plan of care with physicians, patients and caregivers.
• Maintains client records with case notes and progress updates.
• Performs disease management for members with specific chronic diseases and educates patients.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Accredited Practical or Vocational Nursing program graduate

Job description

Location

Hollywood, Florida

We have an outstanding reputation for providing patient- and family-centered care that exceeds all expectations. Together, we have created an award-winning, nationally-recognized system where every effort is focused on delivering exceptional care throughout our communities. Career opportunities exist on diverse teams across our many facilities where you can search open positions and apply online to join #teamMHSflorida.

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Summary

Case managers are responsible for developing care plans in partnership with patients, monitoring ongoing symptoms, building continuity of care, reviewing patients claims data, laboratory reports, and prescriptions, engaging with patients to manage their own health, and working with patients and providers to set treat-to-target goals.

Responsibilities

Monitors cases by verifying patients’ attendance to scheduled appointments; observing and evaluating treatments and responses; advocating for needed services and entitlements; obtaining additional resources; intervening in crises; providing personal support.Develops patient care plans based upon the assessment of the patients’ care needs and provides ongoing monitoring of assigned patient case load through the duration of the program. Maintains client records by reviewing case notes, logging events and progress.Responsible for timely contact of members enrolled in the Disease Management program. Maintains appropriate caseload, follows Disease Management process to include appropriate documentation and follow-up.Performs disease management for members with specific chronic diseases. Performs initial assessment which is used to determine the member’s level of knowledge about their disease, as well as the need for education, coaching and support to ensure compliance with a treatment plan based on nationally recognized standards of care for their chronic illness(s). Works with patients to create disease specific disease management plans to address their specific objectives and goals established during the initial assessment.Provides ongoing follow-up support and education to patients and caregivers, either in-person or telephonically, until transitioning the patient back to their primary care provider or ambulatory care manager for long-term support. Ensures that assigned patients who are discharged from any inpatient institutions are followed up by their primary care providers within 7 days. Communicates the patient plan of care with the physician, patient and care team members. Remains aware of patient needs and changes in patient’s condition.Determines patients’ requirements by completing intake assessments; determining the need for therapeutic medical, psycho-social, and psychiatric evaluations; reviewing therapist evaluations, treatment objectives, and plans.

Competencies

ACCOUNTABILITY, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DISCHARGE PLANNING CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, TEAM WORK

Education and Certification Requirements

Accredited Program (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Fingerprint Screen (FINGERPRNT) - Florida Department of Childrens & Family (DCF), Licensed Practical Nurse (PN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: One (1) year of LPN experience required. Other Information: Additional Information: Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of a Level II Criminal History record check.Additional Education Info: Graduate of an accredited Practical or Vocational Nursing program.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 0%
• Climbing = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 0%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 40%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Reaching = 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 0%
• Sitting = 80%
• Squatting = 0%
• Standing = 80%
• Walking = 80%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 60%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
• Dust = 60%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
• Hazardous Medication = 40%
• Latex = 60%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 60%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 0%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 0%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
• Potential Electric Shock = 0%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 60%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift

Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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