Job Type: Full-time
Wage Range: $40.43 - 45.27 DOE
Schedules Available: Days
On-Call Requirements: Managerial Rotation
Benefits (Full-Time)
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Vacation, 6 paid holidays, 1 personal day, and paid sick leave beginning on day one
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Medical, dental, vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
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401(k) retirement plan with company match
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Life insurance; short-term and long-term disability
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Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) and state license reimbursement
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(Subject to company policy and approval).
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Student Loan Repayment Program (subject to company policy and approval).
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Mileage Stipend
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Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles
Setting & Population Served
Life Care Centers of America operates Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide:
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Long-term care for residents needing ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance
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Short-term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury
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Collaborative, interdisciplinary care, including nursing, therapy, and medical teams working together
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A diverse patient population, including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs
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(Patient mix may vary slightly by facility.)
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
