Care Manager (Registered Nurse/RN)
About The Position
The RN Care Manager is responsible for the coordination of the patient’s care and services. Promotes quality care using a collaborative process that coordinates, monitors, and evaluates services according to the needs of patients. Works together with the patient and family, care team, payers, and external entities to promote a safe transition from the facility to the next provider or care setting care team, payers, and external entities to promote a safe transition from the facility to the next provider or care setting in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Requirements
- Nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing)
- Currently licensed/registered in applicable State.
- Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
- One (1) year of clinical experience in post acute care setting preferred.
- Prior case management, utilization review, and discharge planning experience preferred.
- Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Board Certification in Nursing Case Management (RN BC) preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills and be efficient in prioritizing and managing time and assignments.
- Expert knowledge in field of practice.
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility.
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Responsibilities
- Coordination of the patient’s care and services.
- Promotes quality care using a collaborative process that coordinates, monitors, and evaluates services according to the needs of patients.
- Works together with the patient and family, care team, payers, and external entities to promote a safe transition from the facility to the next provider or care setting.
- Generate written communication that is clear, concise, and well organized.
- Contribute to the organization’s goals and objectives and support the organizational strategic plans.
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department.
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation.
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
- Demonstrate efficient use of relevant computer systems including but not limited to the ability to enter and retrieve data.
- Serve as liaison to external case managers, family, physicians, and community resources.
- Train and education patients, families, associates, and other providers of care.
- Implement the standards of practice for care management, ethical performance, and functions relevant to coordination of care.
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
- Assist in the evacuation of patients.
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
