Care Manager LPN

Care Manager, LPN

Center for Women's Medicine Fairgrounds, Valley Health Partners

Allentown, PA

Job Summary:

Working under the supervision of a Supervisor, the LPN Care Manager is responsible for coordinating services within the health center and providing support and management to health center patients. The LPN Care Manager will participate in delivery of care, coordination of referrals, and provide comprehensive care management and follow up. This professional has a well-developed understanding of community resources and can multi-task efficiently and effectively while providing personalized, compassionate care. The LPN Care Manager conducts assessments of patient/family needs for the highest risk patients or those patients at risk for poor outcomes across the care continuum. The LPN Care Manager collaborates with multidisciplinary care team members, formulating a documented care plan that ensures continuity and goal setting to equip individuals and their families to manage chronic conditions, easily access resources, adopt healthy lifestyles, and improve health outcomes.

Experience:

• Three years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant (MA) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in at least one of the following settings: case management, disease management, home health care, hospital, or physician office setting and Two years of prior electronic medical record (EMR) experience.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program required
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

License and Certifications:

• LPN Licensure in PA
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Skills Needed:

• Ability to incorporate strategies for interacting with persons from diverse backgrounds.
• Effective behavioral and educational strategies such as motivational interviewing, teach-back method, and self-management support.
• Ability to set priorities to coordinate care plan efficiently.
• Ability to recognize the role of cultural, social, economic, and behavioral factors in accessibility, availability, acceptability, and delivery of public health services.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

Benefits:

• Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans with great coverage at VERY affordable rates. Employee-only coverage is FREE!
• 403b Retirement Plan with generous company match
• Paid Time Off for holidays, vacation, sick & personal days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement