Licensed Vocational Nurse, In-Patient Case Manager

About the role

Grow Healthy If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care coordination with concurrent review for patients in the hospital or Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) telephonically.
• Provide case management to patients who are admitted to the hospital or SNF.
• Provide case management to patients who may need to be enrolled in ambulatory case management.
• Identify (California Children Services) CCS cases.
• Handle transfers.
• Conduct retro reviews.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary care team coordinating care and collaborating with social work, ambulatory case management, Regional Medical Directors, Hospitalists, hospital nursing personnel, and the physician in the clinic.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited LVN nursing program.
• Current valid License as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Experience in and willingness to be part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Three years’ experience in public health nursing, acute care, case management, and/or in-home health care required.
• Minimum of 2 years of managed care experience in case management with a focus on inpatient and/or outpatient ambulatory care preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Career Advancement & Development opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid CME Days
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Pet Care Insurance

Pay

Pay for this job starts at $3