LPN Case Manager Remote

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a LPN Case Manager to join our team in Middletown, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Join Our Team as an LPN Case Manager! Why Optum? At Optum, you’ll have access to the clinical resources, data, and support of a global organization, empowering you to help patients live healthier lives. Work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion, driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe in providing an exceptional career experience, enabling you to thrive both at work and at home. Make a Difference: Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients? As an LPN Discharge Coordinator, you’ll ensure smooth transitions for patients without the hassle of nights, weekends, or holidays. This full-time position offers excellent hourly compensation and benefits within 30 days, including generous PTO, paid holidays, annual bonus potential, annual reviews, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for continued career progression. Plus, all clinical licensure costs are covered! Your Role: As a Case Manager, you’ll be an integral member of the direct delivery care team, serving as a gateway to information and support. Your daily communication with the acute care team, Embedded Care Coordination RN, PCP office care team, patients, and caregivers will ensure optimal communication and care during and after the acute care episode. Your goal is to facilitate understanding of the hospitalization, discharge care plan, and assess patient literacy.

Assess patient and family’s unmet health and social needs Provide effective communications to improve health literacy Develop a care plan based on mutual goals with patient, family, and provider’s emergency plan, medical summary, and ongoing action plan Monitor patient’s adherence to plan of care and progress toward goals, facilitating changes as needed Facilitate patient access to appropriate medical and specialty providers and other care coordination team support specialists Ensure effective tracking of test results, medication management, and adherence to follow-up appointments Facilitate communication between specialists and Primary Care Physician post-discharge for cohesive care plan development Attend and actively participate in care coordinator-related training and meeting activities Perform regular visits to provide patient and family support and education