Licensed Vocational, Nurse, Out-Patient Case Manager

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.

Job Overview

The LVN Case Manager may provide daily care coordination, case management, coaching, consultation, and intervention to patients with one or more chronic diseases. May also be responsible for identifying said population via provider / clinic referral, utilization management referral, disease registry reporting mechanisms, and patient self-referral. This position may also provide case management to patients who are admitted to the hospital and those who may need to be enrolled in ambulatory case management. The LVN case manager will be responsible for identifying (California Children Services) CCS cases, handling transfers, and retro reviews. Works as part of an interdisciplinary care team coordinating social work and mental health counseling, psycho-social support services, in-home support, legal services, skilled nursing, home health, etc. Effectively collaborates with the hospitalist, the hospital nursing personnel, members of the interdisciplinary care team, and the physician in the clinic.

Minimum 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.
• Experience with physically or mentally impaired adults and / or the geriatric population.
• Three years of 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.

Compensation

Pay for this job starts at $35.02 hourly

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

Benefits & Career Development

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.