Case Manager Discharge Planning LPN​/LVN

Job Description Summary

The Case Manager is responsible for proactive Acute/Post Acute care coordination and discharge planning, partnering with hospital and post-acute care management teams to ensure safe, timely, and efficient transitions of care. The Case Manager operates within a structured model alongside utilization management and post-acute services with defined outreach cadences, escalation pathways, and collaboration across interdisciplinary teams.

• Proactively manage inpatient, observation and post-acute cases with a focus on high‑risk and readmission‑prone populations.
• Partner with hospital/post-acute Case Managers and Discharge Planners to align on clinical status, discharge plans, and barriers to timely discharge.
• Coordinate post-acute services, including Home Health, DME, SND, IRF, LRACH and subacute care, in collaboration with Care Coordinators and post‑acute teams.
• Conduct ongoing outreach to hospital and post-acute teams to support discharge progression and resolve barriers.
• Perform clinical reviews to assess medical necessity and discharge readiness; facilitate escalation and peer‑to‑peer discussions as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to case reviews focused on discharge efficiency and length‑of‑stay management.
• Serve as a liaison between hospital systems, health plan partners, and post‑acute providers.

• BA/BS in a related field.
• Requires current active unrestricted LVN/LPN license in applicable state(s).
• 3+ years of experience in Acute care, Care management, Discharge planning or utilization management.
• Strong knowledge of post-acute care continuum and payer requirements.

• Case Management certification (CCM, ACM).
• Experience working with high-risk populations and readmission reduction programs.
• Experience in managed care or health plan environment.

• Advanced care coordination and discharge planning.
• Clinical assessment and critical thinking.
• Communication and relationship management.
• Emotional intelligence and professionalism.
• Problem‑solving and escalation management.
• Ability to work in fast‑paced, matrixed environments.

• Potentially Hybrid role interacting with hospital teams, health plan partners, and post‑acute providers.
• Requires frequent communication, case tracking, and real‑time coordination across multiple stakeholders.
• Potential for weekend/evening coverage.

$26.62 to $39.93