What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN Case Manager position at Madera Community Hospital?
Madera Community Hospital
Located in the heart of Central California, Madera Community Hospital is a General Acute Care, private, not-for-profit hospital dedicated to improving and maintaining the health and wellness of residents throughout the Central Valley. We are committed to identifying and serving our community's needs with compassion, concern, care and safety for every patient. Madera Community Hospital is a growing acute care facility seeking talented individuals with a drive to provide quality care and dedicated to making a difference in our community.
Position Summary:
The LVN-Case Manager assists in the collaboration of research, development, implementation, revision and reporting of the case management program. Working with all appropriate members of the health care team, ensures coordination of patient care through the development and use of standards of patient care and nursing practice. Ensures that specific patient outcomes are achieved and that variances from established and accepted parameters are evaluated and addressed as necessary.
Qualifications:
Education:
Requires completion of an accredited school for Licensed Vocational Nurse program.
Experience:
- Prefer two years of clinical experience.
- Working knowledge of health care reimbursement issues.
- Effective oral and written communications skills.
- Self-directed, self-starter able to implement new programs.
- Able to provide education to staff, physician, and auxiliary staff, patient and family members.
- Utilization Management experience preferred; understanding of systems and change process.
- Computer skills and knowledge: MicroSoft: Word, Windows, Excel.
- Electronic Medical Record Skills.
License/Registration/Certification:
- Current California Board of Nursing LVN License.
- Current American Heart Association BCLS certificate
Madera Community Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.