Case Manager Assistant
Ohio District 5 Agency On Aging
Ontario, Ohio
LPN · Patient Case Managers & Advocates · Nurse Case Managers
Posted Aug 13
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- Patient Case Managers & Advocates
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Weekends
- No weekends
- Term
- Per Diem
- On the floor
- No call
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- LPN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Ohio is $36/hr, across 401 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Licensed Practical Nurses-We are an essential service providing Agency.
Are you looking for a fun working environment with lots of perks as you make a difference in peoples' lives and communities? Great! The Area Agency on Aging wants to talk with you!
This position is established to support case managers by implementing authorized changes, services and contacts for PASSPORT and Assisted Living Waiver individuals.
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Details
Conducts phone calls with individuals following hospital/nursing home discharge to complete care transition activity. Mails zone management tool to individuals following discharge with qualifying diagnosis. Assists the case manager by providing individual/informal support information to assist in gaining access to any necessary services regardless of funding source which enables individuals to remain in their community living arrangement.
Accurately and timely completes changes to the amount, scope, and duration of waiver services at the direction of the case manager. Documents emails or voice mails from service providers in case notes and make corresponding adjustments to the service plan. Contacts service providers or individuals/informal support to monitor service delivery and resolve service provision problems.
Completes service suspends in collaboration with case manager. Conducts timely home visits, Level of Care and Comprehensive assessments as needed, according to program specifications. Accurately maintains all appropriate documentation in formats and time frames prescribed by the PAA and the Ohio Dept. of Aging.
Utilizes electronic tools and software to complete tasks. LSW's or RN's will have an interactive contact with, primarily, older adult clients by phone and in-person visits NO EVENINGS, NO WEEKENDS, NO 'ON-CALL' time Knowledgeable in Word & Excel
Requirements
Requirements
Position
Requirements
Licensed Practical Nurse holding an active license to practice in the State of Ohio Ability to travel in a multi-county service area and access private homes and facilities, which may not be readily accessible. Ability to carry job related items weighing up to 30 pounds into private homes and facilities which may not be readily accessible. Ability to relate well with all individuals, community agencies, and Area Agency staff.
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word and basic computer skills. Successful completion of the Ohio Dept. of Aging certification required within 12 months of employment.
Ability to communicate professionally, respectfully, and effectively. Ability to make sound decisions and demonstrate critical thinking skills. Ability to prioritize, organize and maintain accuracy in a flexible job environment.
Benefits
- 403(b)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
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Requirements
- Position
- Licensed Practical Nurse holding an active license to practice in the State of Ohio
- Ability to travel in a multi-county service area and access private homes and facilities, which may not be readily accessible.
- Ability to carry job related items weighing up to 30 pounds into private homes and facilities which may not be readily accessible.
- Ability to relate well with all individuals, community agencies, and Area Agency staff.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word and basic computer skills.
- Successful completion of the Ohio Dept. of Aging certification required within 12 months of employment.
- Ability to communicate professionally, respectfully, and effectively.
- Ability to make sound decisions and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
- Ability to prioritize, organize and maintain accuracy in a flexible job environment.
Place
- City
- Ontario, Ohio
- Median rent
- $1,093/mo
- Local household income
- $68,539/yr
- State price level
- 7% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Ohio index 92.8, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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About the employer
You spend your days helping older adults stay supported across the Ontario, Ohio area. At Ohio District 5 Agency On Aging, Case Manager Assistant (LPN) and Case Manager (RN/LSW) work centers on PASSPORT and Assisted Living Waiver case management—phone check-ins,…
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Case Management is a specialty you move into. Bedside years first. That experience is what gets you in.
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