Care Manager Assistant - LPN

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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 efficient prioritizing and time management
• Contribute to the organization’s goals and objectives and support strategic plans
• Expert knowledge in the field of practice
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing the post‑acute care facility
• Implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including general manager duties, patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintain professional relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Display integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completing mandatory compliance training

• Efficiently use relevant computer systems, entering and retrieving data
• Serve as liaison to external case managers, family, physicians, and community resources
• Train and educate patients, families, associates, and other care providers
• Implement standards of practice for care management, ethical performance, and coordination of care
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients
• Assist in patient evacuation
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Move intermittently during working hours (sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach)
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

An Equal Opportunity Employer.