Licensed Practical Nurse - CCM
MUSC Health · South Carolina, United States · 1 mo ago
RemoteRemoteHealthcareFull-time
Chronic Care Management (CCM)
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct monthly telephonic outreach to assigned CCM patient panel
- Complete a minimum of 20 minutes of non–face-to-face care management services per patient per calendar month
- Perform at least two outreach attempts for patients not reached
- Assess patient status, including changes in condition, symptoms, or care needs
- Review and reinforce individualized care plans and patient goals
- Support medication adherence and identify potential medication concerns
- Identify and address barriers to care (e.g., transportation, access to medications, social needs)
- Auxiliary with scheduling appointments when clinical evaluation is needed
- Escalate clinical concerns to appropriate clinical support staff or providers per workflow standards
- Document all interactions accurately in the electronic health record (EHR) and track time for billing compliance
- Collaborate with providers, care teams, and community resources to ensure continuity of care
Care Coordination & Patient Engagement
- Provide education on chronic disease management and preventive care
- Encourage patient participation in primary care and adherence to treatment plans
- Maintain monitoring for signs of deterioration and escalate concerns appropriately
- Auxiliary in transitions of care when applicable
- Promote patient self-management and engagement in their health
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to assess patient needs and apply clinical judgment appropriately
- Proficiency in EHR documentation and care coordination workflows (experience with Epic Systems preferred)
- Knowledge of chronic disease management and population health principles
- Ability to manage a high-volume patient panel efficiently
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently within established workflows and SOPs
- Appropriately route communication to providers vs. clinical support teams
Qualifications
- Active LPN licensure in good standing (South Carolina preferred)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (if required by role)
- Prior experience in care coordination, case management, ambulatory care, or chronic disease management preferred
- Experience working with high-risk or chronic condition populations strongly preferred
Benefits
- Additional Job Description Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan
- Paid time off and extended sick leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Disability insurance plan options
- Continuous professional and clinical training
- Competitive pay
- Annual Merit Increase
- Wellbeing resources
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee perks and discounts
- Employee referral program
- Flexible schedule options
- Certification incentive program