Care Manager-RN

Loma Linda • Redlands, CA

25d • $60 - $80

About The Position

The Care Manager-Registered Nurse (RN) communicates and coordinates health care services for participants in the Program for All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). The role provides evidence-based comprehensive care coordination, monitoring, support, health education, and coordination of services in the home or PACE Clinic setting. The Care Manager collaborates with participants, significant others, physicians, pharmacists, and other providers to plan and manage holistic care across settings.

The position arranges and coordinates community resources, services, and health promotion, and continually evaluates care delivery to ensure cost-effective services and an appropriate level and combination of care. It collects and synthesizes information from management and research reports, applies theoretical concepts to clinical practice, and continually expands clinical knowledge and skills. The Care Manager serves as a role model in participant care delivery and consistently demonstrates evidence-based clinical practice. Other duties may be performed as needed.

Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda University Health, a faith- and values-based Christian institution.

Requirements

• Completion of a Registered Nursing (RN) program.
• Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• At least two years of experience in Care Management, Primary Care, or Home Care.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required within 60 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic knowledge of care and utilization management practices and methodologies.
• Understanding of PACE regulations and knowledge of the aging process and related psychosocial issues.
• Strong assessment, problem-solving, interpersonal, and clinical skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work in a multidisciplinary setting, work independently, synthesize clinical information, and use data from various sources.
• Ability to use a computer, printer, and relevant software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and by telephone; provide leadership; collaborate; accept direction; and respond professionally under pressure.
• Ability to think critically, perform basic math and statistical functions, manage multiple assignments, compose written material, organize and prioritize workload, recall information accurately, and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for conversation and workplace sounds; and see adequately to read computer screens and documents.
• Ability to understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with older adults and families, as well as at a PACE Center.
• Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and coordinate health care services for PACE participants.
• Provide evidence-based care coordination, monitoring, support, health education, and service coordination in the home or PACE Clinic setting.
• Collaborate with participants, significant others, physicians, pharmacists, and other providers on holistic care planning and management across settings.
• Arrange and coordinate community resources, services, and health promotion.
• Evaluate care delivery on an ongoing basis to ensure cost-effective services and an appropriate level and combination of care.
• Collect and synthesize information from management and research reports.
• Apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expand clinical knowledge and skills.
• Serve as a role model in participant care delivery and demonstrate evidence-based clinical practice.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree