LVN Case Manager

DIVERSE LYNX LLC; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-taxable pay package

Sign-on bonus

Contract completion bonus

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking an experienced LVN Case Manager to coordinate patient care during hospitalization and assist with post-discharge planning. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience and holds active LVN certification. Benefits include a non-taxable pay package for candidates more than 50 miles from the facility and potential bonuses for contract completion.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as LVN Case Manager.
• Active LVN certification is required.
• BLS/CPR certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient care through hospitalization process.
• Reviews and establishes post-hospital care plans.
• Acts as a resource/advisor for medical documentation.

Skills

Patient care coordination

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

LVN Certified/Active Licensed

BLS/CPR Certification

Job description

Position: LVN Case Manager

Job Location: Riverside CA

Shift: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Job Duration: 13+ Weeks [With potential to convert into FTE]

Responsibilities:

Coordinates and monitors patients through the hospitalization process utilizing physicians, primary care nurses, and third party payors to maintain quality care and fiscal responsibility.

Assists the admitting department in identifying and resolving problems regarding appropriate admissions.

Acts as a resource/advisor to physicians for adequate medical record documentation, appropriateness of facility services as they relate to diagnoses, and options for post‑discharge care.

Reviews the post‑hospital care plan with the patient/family. Establishes a contract regarding time frames and responsibilities. Follows plan through to discharge.

Utilizes community services to provide optimal discharge planning, monitors/expedites timely completion of services to avoid delays in care or discharge, facilitates third‑party reimbursement approval and/or authorization, conducts post‑discharge activities and documentation, and is responsible for completion and interpretation of patient statistical reporting.

Coordinates with multi‑disciplines to include Dietary, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech, Social Services, Infection Control, etc., to insure efficient use of hospital resources.

Answers questions from patients and their families, including providers, regarding reimbursement of covered and non‑covered services.

Requirements:

2 years LVN Case Manager experience.

LVN Certified/Active Licensed.

BLS/CPR Required.

Benefits:

Non‑taxable pay package for candidates more than 50 miles from facility.

Sign on and contract completion bonus for the right candidate.