What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Case Manager - LPN position at WESTSIDE HABILITATION CENTER?
Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week | Rotating 6:00 AM–2:00 PM and 2:00 PM–10:00 PM Shifts | Rotating Weekends
Westside Habilitation Center is seeking a dependable, organized, and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our nursing team in a case management-focused role serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
This position combines nursing case management, clinical oversight, documentation, care coordination, and medication management responsibilities. The LPN will maintain an assigned caseload and work closely with individuals, families, physicians, residential staff, and members of the interdisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain an assigned caseload and provide ongoing nursing oversight.
- Complete required quarterly nursing assessments and other clinical assessments as needed.
- Participate as an active member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
- Participate in Human Rights Committee (HRC) meetings and other assigned facility meetings.
- Coordinate and follow up on physician appointments, specialist visits, laboratory work, hospital/ER visits, and provider recommendations.
- Maintain appropriate communication with families and responsible parties regarding healthcare needs and changes.
- Review physician orders, MARs, medication records, and nursing documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Conduct medication room audits and ensure appropriate medication storage, documentation, and organization.
- Conduct medication pass observations and provide oversight of medication administration.
- Monitor individuals for changes in condition and ensure appropriate follow-up.
- Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, families, residential staff, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Provide nursing education and guidance to residential staff regarding individual healthcare needs.
- Assist with staff training and competency monitoring as needed.
- Participate in quality assurance, infection control, medication management, and other nursing compliance activities.
- Identify concerns, communicate them to nursing leadership, and assist with corrective action and follow-up.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and organized nursing documentation.
- Travel between group homes, appointments, and facility locations as needed.
- Assist with other nursing responsibilities as needed to support safe and effective care.
Schedule
- Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week
- Rotating 6:00 AM–2:00 PM and 2:00 PM–10:00 PM shifts
- Rotating weekends required
- Schedule is designed to provide nursing and case management coverage across both day and evening operations
Qualifications
- Current Louisiana Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing
- Valid driver’s license required
- Ability to safely travel between facility locations and community appointments as needed
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to independently manage an assigned caseload
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, families, pharmacies, residential staff, and interdisciplinary team members
- Ability to review clinical documentation and identify needed follow-up
- Dependable attendance and ability to work a rotating schedule, including weekends
- Experience in developmental disabilities, case management, long-term care, residential services, or a similar setting is preferred
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for an LPN who is proactive, organized, dependable, and comfortable taking ownership of an assigned caseload. The ideal candidate will know the individuals they serve, follow through on appointments and provider recommendations, maintain communication with families, monitor medication and nursing practices, and work closely with the interdisciplinary and residential teams.
This position is a strong fit for an LPN who enjoys case management, coordination of care, and clinical oversight and is looking for a role that differs from traditional bedside nursing.
Job Type: Full-Time
Expected Hours: 40 per week
Schedule: Rotating 6:00 AM–2:00 PM and 2:00 PM–10:00 PM shifts, including rotating weekends
Pay: Up to $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30