LPN - Patient Care Manager Assistant (Home Health) - Mobile
Company: lhc
Location: Mobile
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
b"Company Overview The Home Health Patient Care Manager
Assistant (Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN) is responsible for
assisting the Patient Care Manager in coordinating a team of staff
to assure the continuity of high quality care to home health
patients assigned to the team's area. This includes ensuring all
team staff are skilled and informed and that they are committed to
providing quality care in an efficient manner in accordance with
physician's orders and State/Medicare guidelines. Infirmary
HomeCare, a part of LHC Group, is the preferred post-acute care
partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. From
home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and home and
community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective
care that empowers patients to manage their health at home.
Hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with
LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the home. More
hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are
united by a single, shared purpose: It's all about helping people.
Essential Functions Assists with phone calls from field staff,
physician offices, referral sources, patients, and takes messages
and orders as needed. Frequently monitors the status of incoming
faxes, report to appropriate personnel Maintains competency through
assigned online courses and required in-services Assists with phone
messages and answers calls and questions in a timely manner.
Assists with visit verification, scheduling and projection of
visits, and other reports in hospice computer system. Performs high
risk patient phone calls as assigned. Assists with the
Interdisciplinary Group. Assists the Executive Director with weekly
reports. Completes any other duties as assigned. Provides skilled
nursing services under the supervision of RN as needed (see LPN job
description). Participates in Quality Assessment Performance
Improvement program and the overall performance improvement plan,
program and process. Performs chart audits as assigned by the
Executive Director. Maintains strict confidentiality of all
patients. Adheres to and follows the Care Management Process.
Education & Experience Experience Requirements Minimum of one year
experience in home health or hospice LA: Minimum of two years full
time experience working as an LPN License Requirements Current
LPN/LVN license in state of practice Current CPR Current, driver's
license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable
vehicle, or public transportation. Skill Requirements Working
knowledge of computers Equal Opportunity Employer /xe2/x80/x93
vets, disability. Experience Requirements Minimum of one year
experience in home health or hospice LA: Minimum of two years full
time experience working as an LPN License Requirements Current
LPN/LVN license in state of practice Current CPR Current, driver's
license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable
vehicle, or public transportation. Skill Requirements Working
knowledge of computers Equal Opportunity Employer /xe2/x80/x93
vets, disability. Assists with phone calls from field staff,
physician offices, referral sources, patients, and takes messages
and orders as needed. Frequently monitors the status of incoming
faxes, report to appropriate personnel Maintains competency through
assigned online courses and required in-services Assists with phone
messages and answers calls and questions in a timely manner.
Assists with visit verification, scheduling and projection of
visits, and other reports in hospice computer system. Performs high
risk patient phone calls as assigned. Assists with the
Interdisciplinary Group. Assists the Executive Director with weekly
reports. Completes any other duties as assigned. Provides skilled
nursing services under the supervision of RN as needed (see LPN job
description). Participates in Quality Assessment Performance
Improvement program and the overall performance improvement plan,
program and process. Performs chart audits as assigned by the
Executive Director. Maintains strict confidentiality of all
patients. Adheres to and follows the Care Management Process."
Keywords: lhc, Mobile , LPN - Patient Care Manager Assistant (Home Health) - Mobile, Executive , Mobile, Alabama
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