LPN Case Manager

Job Summary:

The LPN Case Manager at Joseph’s House drives comprehensive care delivery within a multidisciplinary framework.

Collaborate:
Partner with social workers, clinical coordinators, and staff to address the diverse needs of the community.

Coordinate:
Manage the full lifecycle of member services, including intake, assessment, and complex discharge planning.

Advocate:
Provide integrated medical and non-medical case management.

Connect:
Build strong relationships with leadership, residents, and external community partners to enhance service quality.

The selected applicant will serve as the lead LPN managing resident care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Admissions & Triage:
  Lead the triage and admission process for new residents, ensuring clinical alignment with the community’s care capabilities.
• Clinical Oversight:
  Manage comprehensive resident care, including complex symptom management, medication administration, and the supervision of daily personal care.
• Protocol Development:
  Design, implement, and update resident care protocols to maintain high standards of clinical excellence and safety.
• Continuum of Care:
  Provide specialized medical case management for residents at all stages, from medical stabilization and community reintegration to compassionate end-of-life care.
• Interdisciplinary Coordination:
  Act as a primary liaison and resident advocate with hospitals, hospices, and outpatient clinics to ensure seamless transitions and continuity of care.
• Mentorship & Supervision:
  Train and supervise resident care staff and volunteers to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered support.
• Patient Advocacy:
  Accompany residents to medical appointments as needed to facilitate clear communication and advocate for their health needs within the broader healthcare system.
• Operational Readiness:
  Participate in a shared weekend and overnight on-call rotation to ensure 24/7 clinical support for the community.

• LPN licensed in the District of Columbia
• At least five years of nursing experience
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, and a desire to bring one’s whole self to the service of our community
• An ability to remain peaceful and productive in times of stress, and to collaborate effectively in a multicultural community

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to remain calm, de-escalate conflict, and manage stress

• Ability to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Attention to detail and focus on quality
• Highest levels of integrity
• Ability to manage and resolve conflict in a productive wayCalm, tactful, and respectful character
• Ability to work under stressful situations and with limited resources
• Excellent teamwork capabilities

• Ability to drive a vehicle
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license
• Proof of vaccination against COVID-19

• Company Paid Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Insurances
• Company Paid Life Insurance/AD&D & Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Holidays and Time Off

This position starts at $36/ Hour DOE.