Discharge Planner-Licensed Practical Nurse
Role Overview
The LPN Case Manager will assist the RN Case Managers in their daily role and processes to organize and facilitate thorough discharge plans for the patients.
The LPN Case Manager will be responsible for completing any clinical assessment for patients requiring post-acute services under State Medicaid programs including, but not limited to, Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland.
The LPN Case Manager will be responsible for completing pre-screens, admissions, and insurance authorizations for Valley Health’s skilled nursing facility and transitional care beds.
Extra duties include, but are not limited:
Assisting Case Management staff with completion of Level 2 (MIMR) assessment.
Interviewing patients, family members, and/or caretakers as needed to complete assessments.
Maintaining open communication with care management team regarding approval/denial of clinical assessments.
Maintaining proficiency in electronic submission programs and awareness of current policies/trends related to clinical assessments for Medicaid services.
Assists with the arrangement and follow-up with community resources.
LPN Case Manager will assist in providing a seamless transition utilizing the entire continuum of care and helping to facilitate patients movement to the next level of care.
Full Job Posting
Department
NURSE CASE MANAGERS - 208415
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Work Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
Pay Range
$23.46 - $36.17
Job Description
The LPN Case Manager will assist the RN Case Managers in their daily role and processes to organize and facilitate thorough discharge plans for the patients. The LPN Case Manager will be responsible for completing any clinical assessment for patients requiring post-acute services under State Medicaid programs including, but not limited to, Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland. The LPN Case Manager will be responsible for completing pre-screens, admissions, and insurance authorizations for Valley Health’s skilled nursing facility and transitional care beds.
Extra duties include, but are not limited:
Assisting Case Management staff with completion of Level 2 (MIMR) assessment.
Interviewing patients, family members, and/or caretakers as needed to complete assessments.
Maintaining open communication with care management team regarding approval/denial of clinical assessments.
Maintaining proficiency in electronic submission programs and awareness of current policies/trends related to clinical assessments for Medicaid services.
Assists with the arrangement and follow-up with community resources. LPN Case Manager will assist in providing a seamless transition utilizing the entire continuum of care and helping to facilitate patients movement to the next level of care.
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
Experience
- Two years bedside experience required
- Certification & Licensure
- Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Virginia required
- BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved is required. * New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
- Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs which may apply based on the age of the patient served.
Benefits
- At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
- A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
- Dental and vision insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Retirement Savings Match
- A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
- Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
- Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.
- To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.
About Valley Health
Nonprofit health system serving Virginia and West Virginia.
Visit company websiteApply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
More jobs at Valley Health
Manager, Patient Transport
Winchester, USA
Clinical Dietitian - Full Time First Shift
Winchester, USA
Cardiac Monitor Tech, First Shift
Winchester, USA
Clinical Dietitian - Diabetic Mgmt Program - Full Time First Shift
Front Royal, USA
Physical Therapist - Full Time First Shift
Winchester, USA
Pharmacist, Third Shift
Winchester, USA
Medical Assistant, Primary Care Ranson
Ranson, USA
Certified Nursing Assistant- Full Time - Rotating - Neuro
Winchester, USA