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Alta Med
Montebello, California

Licensed Vocational Nurse, In-Patient Case Manager

Licensed Practical NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$32.54-$40.67/hr

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Grow Healthy

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference.

We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone.

Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview

The LVN Case Manager will provide daily care coordination with concurrent review for patients in the hospital or Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) telephonically.

This position will also provide case management to patients who are admitted to the hospital or SNF, and those patients who may need to be enrolled in ambulatory case management. The LVN case manager will be responsible for identifying (California Children Services) CCS cases, handling transfers, and retro reviews.

Works as part of an interdisciplinary care team coordinating care and collaborating with social work, ambulatory case management, Regional Medical Directors, Hospitalists, the hospital nursing personnel, and the physician in the clinic.

Minimum Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited LVN nursing program.
  • Current valid License as a Licensed Vocational Nurse
  • Experience in and willingness to be part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Three years’ experience in public health nursing, acute care, case management, and/or in-home health care required; minimum of 2 years of managed care experience in case management with a focus on inpatient and/or outpatient ambulatory care required.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Compensation

$32.54 - $40.67 hourly

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

  • Benefits & Career Development
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Commuter Flexible Spending
  • Career Advancement & Development opportunities
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Paid CME Days
  • Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Corporate Employee Discounts
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Pet Care Insurance

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.

You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.

After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Key Responsibilities

The LVN Case Manager provides daily care coordination and concurrent review for patients in hospitals or skilled nursing facilities. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to manage patient care transitions and enroll patients in ambulatory case management programs.

Requirements

Candidates must have an accredited LVN nursing license and a minimum of three years of experience in public health, acute care, or case management. A minimum of two years of managed care experience with a focus on inpatient or outpatient ambulatory care is also required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Inpatient careInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient assessmentDocumentationClinical nursing

Case Management Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Case Management LPN by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$68k–$85kCase Management LPN median $69k (middle half $66k–$94k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$69k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Case Management listings in California5 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All case management listings in California17 active150 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $7k) · 5% offer loan repayment150 active listings, Nov 2026
New Case Management listings (all professions)759 in the last 30 days308 the 30 days before (+146%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. California figures use all case managements: too few California Case Management postings state pay.

Top LPN Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

11 jobs
4
<$75k
2
$75k-90k
3
$90k-105k
0
$105k-120k
2
$120k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

13 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
15%
Loan repayment
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Vocational Nurse II, Family Medicine

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$46.56-$65.18/hr
#2

OB/GYN Clinic Manager

UCSF Health Medical Foundation · San Mateo, California

$90k-$120k
#3

Case Manager ( RN / RT / SW / LPN )

$70k-$97k
#4

Case Manager ( RN / RT / SW / LPN )

$71k-$95k
+ 14 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.2this job 1.5
Below most Case Management (LPN) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 31 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Alta Med

Wellness and Fitness Services
Los Angeles, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Flexible Spending
Career Advancement & Development opportunities
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Paid CME Days
Malpractice insurance and tail coverage

Living in Montebello

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$807k
Typical market rent
$2,837/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.