About the position
Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene is located in a city renowned for its pristine lake and outdoor recreational activities. Residents enjoy boating, hiking, and skiing, as well as a charming downtown area with boutique shops and restaurants. Coeur d'Alene's natural beauty and community events make it a desirable place to live and work. Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene was named one of U.S. News & World 's 2025 Best Nursing Homes. 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 in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Responsibilities
- Generate written communication that is clear, concise, and well-organized
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Serve as liaison to external case managers, family, physicians, and community resources
- Train and educate 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
- Demonstrate efficient use of relevant computer systems including but not limited to the ability to enter and retrieve data
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
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
- Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
- Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Display integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Benefits
- Full-Time Employment
- Hourly Pay Rate Maximum: 47.58
- Hourly Pay Rate Minimum: 41
- Day Shift
