RN/LPN Case Manager: Care Coordination & Planning

DESERTWILLOW in; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group is seeking a dedicated healthcare professional to provide clinical nursing and care coordination within our post-acute services network. You will collaborate with residents, families, and a multidisciplinary team to design and execute safe, cost-aware plans of care.

The role emphasizes timely documentation, admissions/discharges, and effective communication across care providers. A nursing degree and relevant licensure are required, with CCM a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Social Work.
• RN license preferred.
• LVN or LPN acceptable.
• Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medi-Cal and Medicaid programs and benefits.
• PCC Knowledge preferred.
• Certificate as CCM a plus.
• Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing.
• Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health, License and Certification Division at all times.

Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with residents and family about Plans of Care, PT, OT and other treatment protocols.
• Attends and participates in morning meetings/stand up to facilitate communications with the team.
• Answer residents’ questions about their care, treatment plans, illness progression and all other issues so they feel safe and secure in our care.
• Monitor and adjust residents’ statuses based on changing needs and conditions.
• Organize and prioritize daily work by assessing new, current and discharging residents' needs in the area(s) of responsibility.
• Complete documentation as required.
• Performs utilization review activities to provide resident appropriate, timely and cost-effective care.
• Coordinate care with resident, care providers, facilities financial services, and third-party payers.
• Oversee all admissions and discharge activities.
• Coordinate referrals both to and from our facility.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff and professionals colleagues.
• Accurate charting and ability to complete necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement in interactions with physicians, providers, payers and residents and their families.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with, and promote cooperation and collaboration between individuals including residents/families/caretakers, physicians, nurses and other ancillary partners.
• Must have excellent time management skills to develop organized work processes in a high-volume environment with rapidly changing priorities.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Competence in maintaining professional, respectful, honest interactions with residents/families and staff and partners.
• Perform clinical assessments, care planning, and direct coordination of medical services when required by the role.

Skills

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Time management

Communication

Clinical nursing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Social Work

RN license preferred

LVN/LPN acceptable

CCM certification a plus

Tools

PCC Knowledge

Job description

PACS Group is seeking a dedicated healthcare professional to provide clinical nursing and care coordination within our post-acute services network. You will collaborate with residents, families, and a multidisciplinary team to design and execute safe, cost-aware plans of care.

The role emphasizes timely documentation, admissions/discharges, and effective communication across care providers. A nursing degree and relevant licensure are required, with CCM a plus.