Care Manager LPN
Community Health Systems · Crestview, Florida, US
As a Licensed Practical Nurse at North Okaloosa Medical Center, you’ll play a vital role in doing what you do best - providing quality care to our patients.
Job description
As a Licensed Practical Nurse at North Okaloosa Medical Center, you’ll play a vital role in doing what you do best - providing quality care to our patients. Our nurses enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), flexible scheduling, 100% licensure/certification reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement, and up to $20K for student loan payments. - Experienced full time LPN Care Manager with weekend rotation Job Summary: The Care Manager - LPN supports effective utilization management and discharge planning by coordinating patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician. This role involves reviewing medical records for appropriateness and necessity, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and facilitating safe and timely transitions of care in compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards. Essential Functions: - Conducts daily reviews of medical records to assess the appropriateness, medical necessity, and utilization of hospital services, escalating cases as needed to the Physician Advisor or Utilization Management (UM) committee. - Identifies avoidable hospital days and communicates findings effectively to the UM...