Case Manager (LVN)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Case Manager (LVN) to join our team at Astoria Healthcare Center in Sylmar, CA. As a Case Manager (LVN), you will deliver efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) Nursing Supervisor or Director of Nurses, you will operate within the scope of practice defined by the State Nurse Practice Act.

Job Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles, including the ability to recognize and identify symptoms and manage emergency situations
• Knowledge of medications, their proper dosage, and expected results
• Ability to coordinate, delegate, and supervise unlicensed nursing functions
• Ability to create a patient-centered environment
• Basic knowledge of computer use
  
  
  

Specific Educational/Vocational Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved school for registered/practical or vocational nursing
• Must be currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing
• Experience preferred in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the spoken English language
• Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordance with Company policy
  
  
  

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Patient Evaluation:
• Collects, reports, and documents objective and subjective data
• Observes conditions and reports changes in condition to RN
• Care Planning:
• Contributes to establishing individualized patient goals
• Assists in developing interventions to achieve goals
• Implements the plan of care
• Evaluates effectiveness of interventions to achieve patient goals and minimize re-hospitalizations
• Provision of Direct Patient Care:
• Reviews administered medications and orders as well as treatment ordered per physician orders
• Communicates pertinent data to RN and/or physician and/or managed care organization for approval of levels of care
• Documents accurately and thoroughly as needed
• Additional Responsibilities:
• Participates in Utilization Management or Interdisciplinary Care Management Meeting to facilitate appropriate discharge planning
• Communicates team's recommendations for discharge to the attending physician, patient, and family and managed care organization
• Assists with DME products needed for discharge and in-patient care
• Prepares patient/family for discharge including patient and family education
• Monitors patient care provided by unlicensed staff
• Performs other duties as requested
  
  
  

Physical Capacities:

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to bend, stoop, or crouch to care for patients
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of $30-$38
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
  
  
  

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and compassionate LVN looking for a new challenge, please apply to this exciting opportunity at Astoria Healthcare Center. We look forward to hearing from you!