LVN Case Manager: Care Coordination & Transitions

DHR Health; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Nurse LVN Case Manager for days to coordinate care across the patient journey. You will ensure medical necessity, discharge planning, and transition management align with patient needs and hospital throughput goals.

The role requires an LVN license in Texas with hospital case management experience preferred; strong teamwork and communication are essential to support safe discharges and reduce readmissions.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Vocational nursing required.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse with the State of Texas is required.
• Current license/valid permit to practice in the State of Texas will be required of all certified individuals.

Responsibilities

• Accurate medical necessity screening and submission for Physician Advisor review.
• Care coordination.
• Transition planning assessment and reassessment.
• Implementation or oversight of the transition plan.
• Leading and facilitating multi-disciplinary patient care conferences.
• Making appropriate referrals to other departments.
• Communicating with patients and families about the plan of care.
• Collaborating with physicians, office staff and ancillary departments.
• Identification and reporting of potentially avoidable days.
• Documentation in patient’s electronic medical record.

Skills

Care coordination

Medical necessity review

Discharge planning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse - TX

Texas LVN license

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Nurse LVN Case Manager for days to coordinate care across the patient journey. You will ensure medical necessity, discharge planning, and transition management align with patient needs and hospital throughput goals.

The role requires an LVN license in Texas with hospital case management experience preferred; strong teamwork and communication are essential to support safe discharges and reduce readmissions.