LPN Care Manager

Shifts Available: Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm (8-hour shifts)

Location: St. Joseph Medical Center-Kansas City, MO

We are seeking an LPN Care Manager, also referred to as a Licensed Practical Nurse Care Manager or LPN Clinical Care Manager. An LPN care manager in our hospital assesses patient needs and helps coordinate care plans with the healthcare team. They monitor patient progress, facilitate communication, and assist with discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions. The LPN Care Manager position supports efficient patient care and resource use, often focusing on patients with stable or less complex conditions.

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

• Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options

• Employer 401(k) options

• Tuition reimbursement options

• Life, disability, and other insurance options

• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but are not limited to):

• Assessing patient needs: conduct initial and ongoing assessments of patients' health status to determine care requirements.
• Coordinating care plans: collaborate with doctors, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Monitoring patient progress: track patients' response to treatment and adjust care plans as needed.
• Facilitating communication: act as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure clear communication and understanding of care goals.
• Discharge planning: prepare patients for discharge by arranging follow-up care, home health services, or referrals to other facilities.
• Teamwork: Support physicians and patients by managing appointments, coordinating care, monitoring patient goals, documenting health status, and facilitating communication to improve clinic services and reduce hospitalizations.

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• Current and valid state license as an LPN.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum one year of experience in an applicable setting preferred.
• IV certification upon hire.

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