Case Manager LPN, PRN
Company: Unity Health
Location: Searcy
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 1. Education: Graduate of an
accredited school of professional nursing. Current licensure as an
LPN in the State of Arkansas 2. Training and Experience: Minimum of
3 years of acute care nursing experience preferred. Should have
past experience working with Medical Staff, Insurance Companies and
Medicare/Medicaid. Proficient oral and written communication
skills. 3. Job Knowledge Ability to utilize the nursing process in
the provision of nursing care including but not limited to
administering prescribed treatments, medications and diagnostic
tests, formulating a plan of care using the problem list,
collaborating with other health care providers and providing
education to patients and/or significant others. Successful
candidate must be able to communicate both verbally and in written
format, with the Medical Staff, review organizations,
administration, patients and families as well as others as needed.
Must be able to apply evidence based guideline recommendations to
determine appropriate acuity levels and recommended care to patient
population. 4. Safety Sensitive: YES In the interest of protecting
the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests,
Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A
“safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired
performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of
self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use
of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical
marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety
sensitive” position. DESCRIPTION: This position will support the
organization’s mission, vision and values. Candidate will apply
knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity, along with their
spiritual and emotional needs into the provision of patient care.
He/She contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through
performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive
outcomes in patient care. He/She must have the ability to work
under pressure and in conditions of frequent interruption. Must
utilize considerable initiative and judgment while performing
duties in an area where procedures are standardized but frequent
independent decisions are required. Help maintain high quality care
with effective utilization of hospital facilities and services and
resources. Assist in the promotion and maintenance of high quality
care through review of clinical practices within the hospital based
on pre-established criteria. He/She will be assigned to a specific
unit or area and will perform thorough chart review and coordinate
with healthcare team members to monitor admissions and continued
stay for appropriateness and medical necessity. Interviewing
patients and families to identify discharge planning needs and
patient/family preferences and obtain or coordinate these services.
This position requires knowledge in the care of patients served as
indicated: Infant to adolescence is 0 to 17 years, Adult is 18 to
65 years, and Geriatric is 65 years and above. PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: Job responsibilities require rounding with physicians
on nursing units, carrying medical records up to 30 pounds,
knowledge and use of CPSI, internet applications, Interqual review
criteria, and appropriate documentation in the medical record.
Interpretation of environmental input requires visual and auditory
skills. A significant amount of writing and computer entry is
required. The position does have some exposure to malodorous,
infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to
noxious smells from cleansing agents. Exposure to infectious wastes
and body fluids may mandate the wearing of gloves, masks, gowns,
and goggles as necessary.
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