Nurse Care Manager - Primary Care - Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Abode Care Partners; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Abode Care Partners, affiliated with BrightSpring Health Services, seeks a Nurse Care Manager (LPN) to assess patients, plan care, and educate families. You will coordinate with field providers and care teams to implement clinical care plans and monitor outcomes in a remote-capable role.

The role emphasizes geriatric and complex patient care, with emphasis on accurate documentation, adherence to HIPAA, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a patient facing capacity required.
• Familiarity with Care Management preferred.
• Experience with Transitional Care Management strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3-years of experience in geriatric or complex patient care.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with an active license; compact license preferred.
• Comfortable assessing status of patient remotely, active listener, motivational interviewing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing clinical assessments and document in the EHR.
• Contribute to development and updates of individualized care plans with the care team.
• Coordinate with providers, family, and caregivers to implement care plans.
• Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, medications, and adherence.
• Handle medication inquiries, prior authorizations, and adjust patient care as needed.
• Ensure documentation meets HIPAA and regulatory standards and participate in quality checks.
• Collaborate with Care Facilitators for scheduling and non-clinical inquiries; participate in team meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Active listening

Motivational interviewing

Time management

Documentation skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Associate degree (preferred)

LPN license (active)

Compact license preferred

Tools

EHR software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our Company

Abode Care Partners

Overview

The Nurse Care Manger is an LPN who plays a crucial role in delivering patient-centered care by focusing on clinical assessments, care planning, and patient education. Working closely with field-based providers, the Nurse Care Manager assesses patient needs, coordinates care, and ensures that clinical care plans are effectively implemented to achieve positive health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment and Documentation:
• Conduct initial and ongoing clinical assessments of patients, inquiring about vital signs, gathering all information regarding pt condition or issue, prioritizing pt issues, assigning risk category and documenting all patient care data in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Contribute to the development and updating of individualized care plans in collaboration with care team and providers.
• Maintain productivity metrics.
• Care Coordination and Patient Education:
• Coordinate with providers, family members, and caregivers to facilitate the implementation of care plans, ensuring all parties are informed and engaged in patient care.
• Provide education to patients and caregivers on treatment plans, medication management, and other care needs to improve patient outcomes and adherence.
• Medication and Treatment Management:
• Handle medication-related inquiries, process prior authorizations, and document all interactions with patients regarding medication adjustments.
• Review and process clinical orders as needed, ensuring compliance with provider instructions and patient needs.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance:
• Ensure all clinical documentation meets regulatory and compliance standards, adhering to HIPAA and company policies.
• Participate in regular care management meetings and quality assurance checks to maintain high standards of patient care.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Work closely with Care Facilitators for scheduling support and non-clinical inquiries to focus on core clinical duties.
• Participate in team meetings and provide insights on patient care processes, identifying areas for clinical improvement

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred
• Prior experience in a patient facing capacity required
• Familiarity with Care Management preferred
• Experience with Transitional Care Management strongly preferred
• Minimum of 3-years of experience in geriatric or complex patient care
• Experience working with Electronic Health Records (EHR) software and a Heath Information Exchange
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with an active license; compact license preferred.
• Excellent communication skills
• Comfortable assessing status of patient remotely, active listener, motivational interviewing skills
• Ability to recognize condition specific symptoms
• Organized, thorough documentation skills
• Solid time management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of clinical care team
• Ability to develop and build trusting relationships with patients and partners
• Able to use Microsoft Excel for tracking and reporting

About our Line of Business

Abode Care Partners, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a leading provider of integrated medical services, caring for individuals from post-hospitalization to home in various settings ranging from skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, independent living, group homes, and private homes. We bring quality medical care to older adults, people with complex conditions, people with special needs, and individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities while increasing quality of life and safeguarding the dignity of those we serve. For more information, please visit www.abodecarepartners.com. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.

Salary Range

USD $24.00 - $26.00 / Hour