Care Manager RN

Providence•Everett, WA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager provides professional, comprehensive, patient-centric care management services for at-risk patients in an acute care environment. The role includes assessment and planning, coordination of care, resource utilization management and/or review, discharge planning, documentation of interventions, regulatory compliance, and patient advocacy. The goal is to ensure appropriate healthcare resources are used throughout the continuum so patients receive the right care, at the right time, in the right setting. The role practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment and the standards of practice outlined by the American Case Management Association. The Care Manager is expected to remain current with best practices, industry standards, and regulatory requirements through ongoing professional development. The position is with Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. Providence describes its culture as patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect.

Requirements

Associate's degree in nursing or nursing diploma upon hire.
Washington Registered Nurse License upon hire.
Two years of acute care experience in a Medical Surgical or inpatient setting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing or higher within three years of hire.
National certification in the area of specialty.
One year of experience in care management or utilization review in any setting, or successful completion of the TIP program or Case Management Orientation Program.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and plan care management services.
Coordinate care for at-risk patients in an acute care environment.
Manage and/or review healthcare resource utilization.
Plan for patient discharge.
Document interventions.
Ensure regulatory compliance.
Advocate for patients.
Use appropriate healthcare resources throughout the continuum to support care in the right setting and at the right time.
Practice in accordance with the applicable state Nurse Practice Act and American Case Management Association standards of practice.
Maintain professional development by staying current with best practices, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.