Freedom Village Skilled Nursing is currently hiring a full time LVN- Case Manager

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Case Manager at Freedom Skilled Nursing coordinates delivery of services to managed care and long-term care residents in accordance with current federal, state and local standards and regulations that govern the facility and in collaboration with the Administrator, DON, and other facility staff. 

The Case Manager coordinates the admission and discharge process, serves as the resident/family advocate, and acts as liaison to insurance and medical management professionals. They will treat each resident fairly, kindly, and show them dignity and respect. They will refer to each resident by their name. They will communicate clearly, empathetically, and effectively when speaking to residents, family members, visitors, all staff and governmental agencies. They will work cooperatively with all departments and multidisciplinary teams. They will demonstrate patience, initiative and willingness to assist residents that may be difficult. They will relate all pertinent information concerning a resident’s condition to a charge nurse when required. They will be committed to always doing the right thing. The Case Manager will back fill for the Social Services Director when needed. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Managing all types of insurance cases from admission through discharge 
• Coordinates resident's post-discharge appts or DME 
• Communicating with resident or resident families regularly on resident’s status. 
• Coordinates care plan meetings within required timing. 
• Presents status of residents to appropriate members of campus team. 
• Participates in stand-up, campus, NAR, care plan, clinical and any other meetings necessary. 
• Communicating by phone or in writing the resident's status and changes in care plan to payer 
• Documenting all payer interactions regarding resident progress and expected outcomes 
• Maximizing benefits by coordination of cost-effective care 
• Meeting with facility interdisciplinary team to coordinate services and ensure total regimen of resident care is achieved 
• Frequently speaking with business office and collaborating with other departments to ensure accurate census and payment of residents 
• Daily review of medical records to confirm compliance with medical necessity 
• Planning and organizing time and duties to efficiently maintain caseload 
• Protecting each resident’s file and data with confidentially per HIPAA standards 
• Abiding with all facility policies and procedures  

REQUIREMENTS 

Education / Licensure 

• Completion of nursing training from accredited school or college 
• Valid nurses license in good standing 
• Valid CPR and BLS card 

Qualifications / Experience 

• Minimum of 3 years case management experience in skilled nursing facility or hospital preferred 
• Must have 5 or more years as a licensed nurse 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Excellent customer service skills 
• Knowledge of Point Click Care, Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams  

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm.

Pay range: $43.00 to $45.00 per hour. 

Freedom Village is an EOE