Hospice LVN Case Manager (in Office)

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Hospice LVN Case Manager (in Office)

Fountain Valley, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Paid time off

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Seeking a Full Time Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Case Manager for our hospice agency We are hiring an experienced, compassionate and detail-oriented Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our hospice team in an in-office case manager role. The Hospice LVN will provide administrative and clinical support to coordinate patient care, maintain compliance with regulations, and support field staff. This position is ideal for an LVN with hospice experience who prefers an office-based setting and enjoys working in a team-oriented environment.

    Responsibilities and Duties:

    Clinical Coordination & Patient Support

    Assist in coordinating patient care services.

    Input and track MD orders as needed, ensuring proper documentation and communication.

    Communicate with interdisciplinary team (IDG) members, including RNs, physicians, and social workers, to ensure continuity of care.

    Assist in triaging patient calls and provide appropriate recommendations based on symptoms and hospice protocols.

    QA clinical notes ensuring timely submission according to company policy and procedures. Verify notes and visits are in accordance of the POC assiged visit frequencies

    Communicate with staff regarding completion of outstanding notes

    Process and track medication orders upon request

    Communicate with pharmacies, DME providers, and suppliers to facilitate timely delivery of medications and medical equipment.

    Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR system.

    Track and follow up on physician orders, medication refills, and DME requests.

    Assist with scheduling and coordinating visits for field staff.

    Implement quality improvement initiatives

    Serve as a liaison between patients, families, field nurses, and physicians.

    Provide updates to the hospice team regarding changes in patient conditions or care needs.

    Position Qualifications

    Current and valid LVN license in the state of CA.

    Minimum 1-2 years nursing experience as a LPN/LVN; hospice and/or palliative care experience is preferred.

    Knowledge of hospice regulations, Medicare guidelines, and EMR documentation.

    Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.

    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

    Proficiency in HospiceMD and technical skills.

    Bilingual, Spanish is a plus

    Work Schedule & Benefits

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $36.00 - $42.00 per hour

    Work Location: Fountain Valley office

    Expected hours: 40 hrs per week

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Health insurance

    Paid sick time

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Dental Insurance

    Experience:

    Hospice: 1 year (Preferred)

    License/Certification:

    BLS Certification (Required)

    Nursing License (Required)

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time