Care Manager (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of Longmont•Longmont, CO

About The Position

The RN Care Manager coordinates patient care and services, promoting quality care through a collaborative process that coordinates, monitors, and evaluates services according to patient needs. The role works with patients and families, the care team, payers, and external entities to support safe transitions from the facility to the next provider or care setting, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The position is full time, Tuesday through Saturday, and requires participation in a nurse on-call rotation. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

Nursing diploma, associate’s degree in nursing, or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state and able to maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
Generate clear, concise, and well-organized written communication.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage time and assignments efficiently.
Contribute to organizational goals and objectives and support strategic plans.
Expert knowledge in the field of practice.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices and procedures, and of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Ability to implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Proficiency in applicable competency areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and required compliance training.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical experience in a post-acute care setting.
Prior case management, utilization review, and discharge planning experience.
Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Board Certification in Nursing Case Management (RN BC).

Responsibilities

Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate patient care and services according to patient needs.
Collaborate with patients, families, the care team, payers, and external entities to promote safe transitions to the next provider or care setting.
Serve as a liaison to external case managers, families, physicians, and community resources.
Train and educate patients, families, associates, and other providers of care.
Implement standards of practice for care management, ethical performance, and functions relevant to care coordination.
Use relevant computer systems to enter and retrieve data.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance and provide excellent customer service with a positive attitude toward patients.