Care Manager LVN

Care Manager LVN

Job Description

Remote

Description:

Under the general direction of the department leadership, the Care Manager, LVN is responsible for working directly with the Plan, IPA medical groups, providers, hospitals, community agencies, Members/caregivers, and other entities supporting Member care to ensure coordinated care and serve as a resource person for internal and external entities. The Care Manager, LVN works closely with the RN Care Manager and other members in the care team to support the member in the care management process.
Commitment to Quality: The client Team is committed to incorporate client ’s Quality Program goals including, but not limited to, HEDIS, CAHPS, and NCQA Accreditation.

Key Responsibilities
Responsible for serving as a resource for client Members and Providers for care management and care coordination.
Responsible for screening Members for appropriate care management needs, documenting findings and communicating the findings to the RN Care Manager.
Care Manager, LVN uses approved screening tools which contribute to the assessment (i.e., Health Risk Assessment or other designed tool)
Contributing to the development and modification of the Individualized Care Plan (ICP) including:
Reviewing ICP recommendations with RN Care Manager Team Member and other Interdisciplinary Care Team (ICT) members as appropriate
Educating Members according to approved plan and material content
Communicating unexpected results with RN Care Manager Team Member and other ICT members as appropriate.
Acts as a Member advocate at all times
Serves as a liaison between Members, caregivers, and all members of the ICT
Assist and facilitate referrals for client Members that are eligible for carve-out programs such as CCS, multi-organ transplant, etc.
Assist members with immediate needs with regard to access, referrals and authorizations.
Facilitates referrals to resources such as LTSS, Independent Living and Diversity Services, Behavioral Health, and community resources.
Model the highest ethical behavior in relationships with co-workers, supervisors, Members, Providers, and colleagues in the community.
Responsible for promoting a collaborative and effective working environment within the Team by engaging in evidenced-based communication strategies (such as Motivational Interviewing) when discussing responsibility/sharing of tasks, effectively resolving conflicts as they arise, and collaborating on Member case discussions.
Responsible for building and maintaining a positive working relationship with Providers, including, but not limited to, communication via in-person, over the phone, and through digital means such as email and fax.
Responsible for engaging with Members, both in-person and on the phone, in a manner that utilizes evidence-based approaches (such as Motivational Interviewing) that promotes collaboration between the Member and his or her medical/behavioral team, as well as to increase the Member’s sense of control over their whole health.
Model commitment to continuous quality improvement by engaging in quality improvement initiatives and projects, such as by identifying and addressing HEDIS gaps, and by identifying, developing, and testing new practices for improving Member health outcomes.
Assists with the coordination of medical and behavioral health access issues with PCP offices, specialists, and ancillary services.
Responsible for any other duties as required to ensure successful care management processes and Member outcomes.
Under the direction of designated supervisor or request from a licensed Team Member (i.e. RN Care Manager), perform other duties as required to ensure Health Plan operations are successful.

Education & Requirements

Three (3) or more years of care management experience in a health care delivery setting
Current client Team Members who have worked at least two (2) years in the Care Management department and are in successful in their current work performance during that time, may be considered for this position in lieu of the minimum one (1) year clinical experience requirement
Experience in an HMO or experience in Managed Care setting preferred. Minimum one (1) year clinical experience in and acute care facility, skilled nursing facility, home health or clinic setting preferred
High school diploma or GED required
Possession of an active, unrestricted, and unencumbered Vocational Nurse (LVN) license issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians required

Key Qualifications

Must have a valid California Driver’s license
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell
The employee must occasionally lift or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status