LPN

Company: The Arc Southwest Georgia
Location: Albany
Posted on: May 17, 2022

Job Description:

The Arc of Southwest Georgia JOB DESCRIPTION SOURCE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) CASE MANAGER JOB SUMMARY: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for working cooperatively with the Registered Nurse (RN) to complete the Material Data System and Appendix F and ensure that the reports are accurate and completed in a timely manner. This position is no hands-on care. Non-Exempt Position. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Obtains initial referrals from the Intake Team to assess new members. Assesses new members in their homes using the Material Data System. Obtains corrected Face Sheets from the Intake Referral and uses them to reassess all members annually on the Material Data System. Ensures that all information on the Material Data System for each member is accurate. Contacts a new member's Primary Care Physician for other diagnose which may qualify the member for SOURCE if the new member does not have triggers to qualify him or her for SOURCE. Attends all Medical Director's weekly meetings to discuss and sign off on Appendix F. Enters the Medical Director's weekly case note in Therap. Obtains the Appendix Fs from the RN and faxes them to the Department of Community Health. Reviews the members' functioning and health status with their Primary Care Physicians to ensure concurrence with Material Data Systems or information. Other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: A nursing license from an accredited institution.

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