
CASE MANAGER (LPN/LVN) PSYCH - FULL TIME DAYS 32 HOURS/WEEK
- Enid, OK
- Permanent
- Full-time
- The Case Manager (C.M.) may meet with the patient and family prior to admission or at the time of admission, identifying continuing care issues, instructing the patient and assuring them that their concerns will be addressed.
- The C.M. identifies groups of patients and barriers/delays within the system that contribute to the high cost of patient care.
- The C.M. performs pre-admission/admission screening to determine the needs of patients, their appropriate level of care, 3rd party payer requirements and to initiate discharge planning assessment/education for quality continuum of care needs.
- The C.M., through collaboration with the health care team, develops alternative patterns of care that will provide cost effective care without compromising quality.
- The C.M. will be available during rounds to assist the physician with continuing care issues, providing information about available resources.
- In collaboration with the health care team, the patient and family, the C.C. implements the discharge plan.
- Tuition Assistance
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans & 401k with company match
- Discounts with local St. Mary’s providers
QualificationsREQUIREMENTS:
- Current LPN licensure in the State of Oklahoma required.
- Two years’ experience in discharge planning and utilization review desirable.
- Knowledge of QI helpful.
- Excellent public relations skills required as well as communication with physicians, hospital staff, patients, families and community.
- Basic computer skills required.