Enhanced Care Manager- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Sacramento

Position Description The ECM Care Manager – Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) facilitates patient continuity of care with the ECM healthcare team and managed care plan. Under the clinical direction and oversight of the Primary Care Physician and Registered Nurse, the LVN coordinates care for patients needing support by collaborating with the patient, family, physician, nurses, and other members of the ECM healthcare team to identify needs and expedite valuable, appropriate, and cost‑effective care. The LVN will support an individualized care plan focused on disease management and prevention, and or development of improved strategies to benefit patients at risk. They will engage patients and encourage them to take an active role in their health by providing them with the tools necessary to make healthy lifestyle choices, adopt life‑long healthy behaviors, close gaps in care, and reduce unnecessary ER utilization and hospital readmissions. Key Responsibilities Implement and support individualized patient care plans Address patient risk factors and/or obstacles to care, including hospital/ER utilization Facilitate engagement between the PCP and patient Demonstrated ability to influence others while motivating them to change Participation in required care coordination conferences Maintain a predetermined patient caseload Exercise sound clinical judgment, seek advice, and sign off from a Registered Nurse as appropriate Take initiative in finding solutions to difficult and/or sensitive problems Participate in quality gap closuresWork as a patient advocate Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned Knowledge and Skills / Expected Competencies Willingness & ability to interact with healthcare personnel within a variety of clinical settings Understanding of HIPAA, Confidentiality Obligations, and nursing best practice Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills Candidate must be able to execute workflows and work together with RNs and other members of the multi‑disciplinary care team Knowledge of Payor programs and Quality Metrics Ability to review clinical data to address care opportunities and healthcare utilization trends Critical thinking skills & able to adapt to a fast, complex working environment Strong autonomous problem‑solving ability Excellent time management skills Multitasking and prioritization, working in a high‑volume environment with minimal supervision Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team Compassionate and able to handle stress Documentation accuracy in medical recordsAdaptable to new technologies and software Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment The employee is regularly required to walk, bend, sit, talk, lift, or hear, stand, walk, and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment such as PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, postage meter, fax machine, and printer. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may need to travel to healthcare practices. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Location Sacramento, CA Qualifications Current Vocational Nurse License Two (2)+ years of experience in one or more of the following settings: Ambulatory Care Management Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel Benefits We offer comprehensive, affordable insurance plans for our team and their families, and a host of other unique benefits, such as a yearly stipend for wellness‑related activities and a paid parental leave program. #J-18808-Ljbffr copehealthcareconsulting