ECM LVN CASE MANAGER

Company: Integrated Practice Management LLC
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Job Description: The LVN Case Manager (CM) addresses the clinical and non-clinical needs of high-cost and/or high-need members through systematic, community-based, interdisciplinary, high-touch, and person-centered care management. The LVN CM primarily works in-person with members, adults and children, who have chronic health conditions, are homeless or at risk, have high hospital admissions, substance abuse issues, behavioral needs, and/or are transitioning from incarceration. The LVN CM provides case management support for health education, health coaching, self-management, and transition of care within the defined scope of practice for a licensed vocational nurse. This position requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills to build rapport with members and coordinate care among healthcare providers and community services. The care manager collaborates with the member’s interdisciplinary team (ICT) to support the member and engage their support systems to define priorities central to the member’s needs and goals. Essential Duties and Functions: Engage with patients in-person and on the phone using evidence-based approaches (e.g., Motivational Interviewing) to promote collaboration with their medical/behavioral team. Teach and assist members in managing chronic diseases using SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, timely) goals. Collaboratively create and implement individualized care plans incorporating the member’s medical, behavioral, dental, and social needs. Participate in interdisciplinary team (ICT) meetings. Provide support to non-licensed ECM case managers, as needed. Meet with patients in the clinic, in their home, or in the community. Provide teaching to assist with understanding disease knowledge, medication compliance, specialty services, and other medical needs. Assist members and their families in solving potential issues related to the healthcare system, financial or social barriers (e.g., interpreters, transportation services, prescription assistance). Use positive reinforcement and encouragement with a flexible approach for a diverse population. Advocate on behalf of members with medical, behavioral, substance abuse, and treatment teams. Provide community-based resources to members. Complete Comprehensive Assessments Promote health and work with members on their provider’s health plan. Thoroughly, accurately, and promptly document all services rendered in the electronic medical record for every patient. Follow up with missed appointments, referrals, and hospital/urgent care discharges. Schedule appointments, send reminders, and coordinate transportation. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with clinic policies and HIPAA regulations. Treat members with respect and work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisory staff. Provide staff coverage as needed. Requirements: Education and Experience Requirements: Education: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with an active, current, unrestricted license issued by the State of California. Current CPR certification. Experience: Two years in clinic service delivery or managed care environment in the capacity of care coordination role. Other Requirements: Possession of valid driver’s license and proof of state required auto liability insurance.

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