LVN Case Manager

About the role

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. The Nurse Case Manager’s primary role is developing and implementing care plans for their clients that coordinate the clients' home care services and that follow physicians' orders.

Responsibilities

• Performs client intake assessments including submission of required documentation for prior authorization of client services as needed based on client's pay sources.
• Develops a plan of care based on nursing diagnosis, client and physician input that includes medical interventions and measurable goals or outcomes.
• Routinely reviews pertinent client medical data to determine the effectiveness of services in reaching maximum rehabilitation potential.
• Investigates and takes appropriate actions on client or employee concerns/complaints.
• Ensures that aides are properly oriented and trained to meet the client's needs in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Performs periodic supervisory visits for aides with a written evaluation regarding service delivery.
• Instructs clients, family members and primary care givers as needed to ensure the maintenance of or acquisition of optimal functioning level for each client.
• Ensures effective coordination of client home care services through the timely completion of required documentation as well as the timely transfer of pertinent medical data to the client's physician, therapists or other care givers.
• Provides input for formulation or modification of agency policies, procedures, and practices pertaining to client services.
• Participates on the advisory board or other agency quality assurance committees as requested.
• Assists floor nurses with patient care part time (working bedside)

Requirements

• At least two years’ experience as a floor LVN
• Knowledge of Medical Case Management, including payors and utilization review.
• Experience with PointClickCare (PCC) EMR
• Valid LVN license in state of work.

Qualifications

Travel as needed. Physical Requirements: Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.