Care Manager Assistant - LPN

@ Life Care Center of Colorado Springs
Life Care Center of Colorado Springslifecarecenterofcoloradosprings.com

Care Manager Assistant - LPN

Colorado Springs, CO
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

The company provides healthcare services specializing in post-acute care. The Care Manager Assistant - LPN supports patient care coordination, ensuring quality, compliance, and effective communication with patients, families, and providers.

Requirements

  • LPN license in good standing
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Clear written communication
  • Knowledge of post-acute care practices
  • Ability to work independently

Qualifications

  • Nursing diploma (associate or bachelor)
  • One year clinical experience preferred
  • Experience in case management preferred
  • Ability to follow policies and procedures
  • Proficient in related computer systems

Full job description

Position Summary

The Care Manager Assistant - LPN assists with the coordination of the patient‘s care and services. Promotes quality care using a collaborative process that coordinates, monitors, and evaluates services according to the needs of and interpersonal contact with patients. in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

Nursing diploma (associate‘s or bachelor‘s degree in nursing)
Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active nurse (LPN) license in good standing throughout employment.
One (1) year of clinical experience in post-acute care setting preferred
Prior case management, utilization review, and discharge planning experience preferred
Specific Job Requirements

Generate written communication that is clear, concise, and well-organized
Excellent organizational skills and be efficient in prioritizing and managing time and assignments
Contribute to the organization‘s goals and objectives and support the organizational strategic plans
Expert knowledge in field of practice
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: general manager duties, patient rights, and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care‘s

Code of Conduct

and completes mandatory

Code of Conduct

and other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions

Demonstrate efficient use of relevant computer systems including but not limited to the ability to enter and retrieve data
Serve as liaison to external case managers, family, physicians, and community resources
Train and education patients, families, associates, and other providers of care
Implement the standards of practice for care management, ethical performance, and functions relevant to coordination of care
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Assist in the evacuation of patients
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
An Equal Opportunity Employer

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