LVN, SNF Case Manager @ Desert Oasis Healthcare
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Job SummaryResponsible for SNF admissions and concurrent review with all associated responsibilities.
Qualifications- High School graduate, preferable with a minimum of a 2 year college education. Current California LVN License required.
- LVN with 2 years experience in a skilled nursing facility or hospital that involved direct care and interaction with patients and family or discharge planning required.
- Working knowledge of discharge planning, skilled nursing facility, and home health criteria as well as availability of local social service organizations and community resources/agencies.
- Familiarity with medical terminology.
- Must possess excellent telephone, computer and people skills, with an ability to interface with DOHC staff and outpatient providers in a pleasant and professional manner.
- Must be detail orientated and able to multi-task.
- Current California drivers license and proof of insurance.
- Respirator Fit Test (no BLS)
- At the discretion of DOHC/FHC management, this position has the potential to be a full or hybrid telecommuting position.
- Performs concurrent on-site reviews of all local skilled nursing facility admissions.
- Responsible for coordinating all requests for services not provided in the SNF (i.e. specialist consults, radiology etc.) while maintaining Traxit updates in a timely manner.
- Attend weekly SNF ICT meetings and provides constructive input towards patient goals along with a timely and appropriate discharge plan of care. Completes SNF skilled and custodial ICT recap report and sends report to SNF Team.
- Ensures that NOMNC/denial letters are initiated timely and according to Health Plan and regulatory agencies specifics.
- Contacts admitting and/or consulting physicians directly, when information is necessary to clarify the medical plan of care, level of care, and/or discharge challenges.
- Keeps Medical Director and/or Designee apprised of SNF activity and needs.
- Completes discharge screening on all admissions, and coordinates discharge planning needs with the SNF Discharge Coordinator, ensuring timely discharge of medically stable patients, with medically necessary home care and/or allowable Durable Medical Equipment, etc.
- Accurately completes documentation in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) SNF Template for all SNF cases (skilled and non-skilled) in a timely manner, with completion no later than the discharge date.
- Emails a SNF Problem Intervention Plan Disposition report on every DOHC SNF members discharge to the appropriate DOHC email groups.
- Ensures a POLST document is discussed and/or accurately completed with every DOHC SNF admission to include Life Planning Documentation and Serious Illness Discussion Template completion in NG EMR as applicable.
- Emails the SNF Medical Records packet to the appropriate DOHC email group with every DOHC SNF member discharge.
- Responsible to complete all due 5 Star Quality Measures that are able to be completed in the SNF setting.
- Assists the SNF SS Rep to initiate MediCal Applications on applicable DOHC SNF admits.
- Introduce self and your role.
- Be an active listener (make eye contact, validate).
- Anticipate needs that will arise before your next meeting.
- Sitting – Approximately 15% of day.
- Standing – Approximately 15% of day.
- Walking – Approximately 70% of day.
- Lifting – 0‑40 lbs (equipment, supplies) – Approximately 40% of day.
- Bending – Approximately 10% of day. Kneeling < 20%.
- Hearing/Visual Acuity – Adequate for use with computers, telephone, and/or Blackberry – Approx 50% of day.
- Computer – Highly technical work environment – Must be able to work 7 hours/day using keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
- Reaching – Above head 75 degrees – Approximately 25%.
- Hand grip dexterity – Approximately 85% of day.
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Part-time
- Job function: Health Care Provider
- Industries: Hospitals and Health Care