Nurse Case Manager LVN

Palomar Heights Post Acute Rehab is looking for an LVN Case Manager to join our team.

Purpose: To work passionately and holistically to ensure that the care and discharge plans meet the physical, social, and emotional needs of our patients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate patient care and services.
• Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate services according to the needs of patient.
• Work together with the patient and family, care team, payers, and external entities to promote a safe transition from the facility to the next provider or care setting.
• Work to promote a safe transition from the facility to the next provider or care setting in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
• 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: patient rights, and safety and sanitation

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State.
• Must maintain an active LPN/LVN 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
• Generate written communication that is clear, concise, and well organized
• Excellent organizational skills and be efficient in prioritizing and managing time and assignments
• Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintain 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 Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Physical Capacities: (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Possible bending, squatting, twisting and reaching
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility
• Must be able to stand for and walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position

Environmental Conditions: Inside work, normal temperatures, some noise, occasional fumes/odors, potential exposure to bodily fluids.

Palomar Heights Post Acute Rehabis an equal opportunity employer, in accordance with anti-discrimination laws. Palomar Heights Post Acute Rehab prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Palomar Heights Post Acute Rehab conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Escondido, CA 92027: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• LVN (Required)

Work Location: One location