Care Manager-Community Care Team
Passion. It's what drives everyone at Lehigh Valley Health Network to create one of America 's best hospitals and one of the nation's top places to work. It's been the heart of our story for more than 100 years. Our employees have a passion to continually go the extra mile to create a healthier community. Lehigh Valley Health Network is consistently recognized among America 's best health networks and has been recognized three times as a Magnet hospital for national nursing excellence.
Our people make Lehigh Valley Health Network a great place to work. Join us in applying for our Care Manager-CCT position.
Job Description: Functions as a member of the Community Care Team. Coordinates input from all health professionals, conducts assessments of patient/family needs and formulates a documented plan assuring continuity of care for the highest risk patients or those patients at risk for poor outcomes. Functions as a coordinator and manager of a defined health population across multiple care settings and for multiple physicians/health care providers, across the care continuum.
Minimum Requirements: Previous experience required in at least one of the following settings: case management, disease management, home health care, hospital or physician office setting. Five years experience required.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing and current PA Registered Nurse licensure required.
Must possess effective communication skills (oral and written), excellent customer service skills, effective behavioral and educational strategies, including, but not limited to, motivational interviewing, teach-back method and self management support.
Influenza vaccination will be required for all personnel working within LVHN, who have patient contact, unless medically contraindicated or due to a bonafide religious belief or practice.
Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual preferred.
Licensure and Certifications: n/a
LVHN is committed to the belief that each individual is entitled to equal employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status designated by federal, state, or local law.
Consistent with our mission to improve the health of our community, and in response to increasing evidence of health and safety risks associated with tobacco use and exposure to second-hand smoke, smoking and all tobacco use is prohibited in all hospitals buildings owned, leased or rented by LVHN.
