Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Case Manager - Home Health
$8,060–$9,880 year
On-siteRiverside, California, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate day-to-day patient care from the office by triaging calls, supporting field staff, and communicating changes to providers and RN Case Managers using SBAR. Plan and monitor visit frequencies per the RN plan of care, track utilization and risk metrics, and recommend adjustments as needed. Process provider orders, obtain signatures, and close the loop within 24 hours while reviewing EMR dashboards for expiring frequencies or unsigned notes. Prepare for weekly interdisciplinary case conferences, update goals and action items, and support medication reconciliation, patient teaching, and discharge planning. Perform light QA audits for skilled need documentation and maintain compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, California LVN scope of practice, and agency policies. Occasional field ride-alongs or visits may occur as needed under RN supervision.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited practical/vocational nursing program
- Active, unrestricted California LVN/LPN license
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Minimum one year of recent LVN nursing experience
- Working knowledge of home health requirements, including PDGM, LUPA, homebound/skilled need criteria, OASIS-E terminology, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and LVN scope of practice
- Proficient with home health EMR systems, computer documentation, phone triage, and SBAR communication
- Solid wound care knowledge
- Ability to support chronic disease education, including diabetes/insulin, CHF/COPD, and hypertension
- Strong written/verbal communication skills
- Organization skills
- Follow-through skills
- Independent work skills
- Time management skills
- Valid California driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Required automobile insurance
- Vehicle in good working order
- Current physical
- TB clearance
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform patient care tasks
- Must be able to lift/move up to 25–50 lbs with or without assistance
Desired Qualifications
- Home health experience
- Case management experience
- Medical/surgical experience
- Bilingual English/Spanish
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