Care Manager (Registered Nurse/RN)
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 promote safe transitions from the facility to the next provider or care setting, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The Care Manager serves as a liaison to external case managers, families, physicians, and community resources; educates patients, families, associates, and other care providers; and implements care management standards and ethical practices relevant to care coordination. The position requires effective use of relevant computer systems, sound judgment, customer service, dependable attendance, and productive participation on an interdisciplinary team. The role may involve assisting with patient evacuation and intermittent physical activity during working hours.
Requirements
- Nursing diploma, associate’s degree in nursing, or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state and maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
- Generate clear, concise, and well-organized written communication.
- Excellent organizational skills and efficiency in prioritizing and managing time and assignments.
- 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 use reasoning skills and good judgment.
- Read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
- Adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and complete mandatory compliance training.
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) certification 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 care coordination.
- Use relevant computer systems to enter and retrieve data.
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
- Assist in the evacuation of patients.
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
- Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality; follow company policies and compliance procedures.
Benefits
- Employees are eligible for referral bonuses for certain high-need positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
