Case Manager (LVN)

Job Description

Job Description

Case Manager (LVN)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Case Manager (LVN) to join our team at Astoria Healthcare Center in Sylmar, CA. As a Case Manager (LVN), you will deliver efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) Nursing Supervisor or Director of Nurses, you will operate within the scope of practice defined by the State Nurse Practice Act.

Job Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles, including the ability to recognize and identify symptoms and manage emergency situations

• Knowledge of medications, their proper dosage, and expected results

• Ability to coordinate, delegate, and supervise unlicensed nursing functions

• Ability to create a patient-centered environment

• Basic knowledge of computer use

Specific Educational/Vocational Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved school for registered/practical or vocational nursing

• Must be currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing

• Experience preferred in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the spoken English language

• Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordance with Company policy

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Patient Evaluation:

  • Collects, reports, and documents objective and subjective data

  • Observes conditions and reports changes in condition to RN

• Care Planning:

  • Contributes to establishing individualized patient goals

  • Assists in developing interventions to achieve goals

  • Implements the plan of care

  • Evaluates effectiveness of interventions to achieve patient goals and minimize re-hospitalizations

• Provision of Direct Patient Care:

  • Reviews administered medications and orders as well as treatment ordered per physician orders

  • Communicates pertinent data to RN and/or physician and/or managed care organization for approval of levels of care

  • Documents accurately and thoroughly as needed

• Additional Responsibilities:

  • Participates in Utilization Management or Interdisciplinary Care Management Meeting to facilitate appropriate discharge planning

  • Communicates team's recommendations for discharge to the attending physician, patient, and family and managed care organization

  • Assists with DME products needed for discharge and in-patient care

  • Prepares patient/family for discharge including patient and family education

  • Monitors patient care provided by unlicensed staff

  • Performs other duties as requested

Physical Capacities:

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds

• Ability to stand for long periods

• Ability to bend, stoop, or crouch to care for patients

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of $30-$38

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• Collaborative and supportive work environment

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and compassionate LVN looking for a new challenge, please apply to this exciting opportunity at Astoria Healthcare Center. We look forward to hearing from you!