Care Manager - 7th South Medical

Lexington Medical Center•West Columbia, SC

About The Position

The Care Manager is accountable for the patient’s holistic plan of care in collaboration with the health care team. The role provides leadership, support, and guidance to nursing staff; uses the nursing process to promote and restore health; provides physical and psychological support to patients and families; and supervises assigned team members. The Care Manager identifies patient needs across the continuum of care and applies critical thinking to data gathering, assessment, nursing judgment, intervention, and evaluation of responses to actual and potential health problems. Care is delivered in accordance with Lexington Medical Center’s mission, vision, strategic imperatives, applicable professional standards, and the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. The role emphasizes clinical judgment, patient and family advocacy, caring practices, collaboration, systems thinking, responsiveness to diversity, facilitation of learning, and clinical inquiry. The position is full-time on the 7th South Medical unit, with a day shift schedule of 0700–1500. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is listed.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Two years of experience in the specialty area within the past five years.
Current RN license to practice in South Carolina.
National nursing certification in the specialty, or obtain it within six months of hire or promotion into the role.
Complete annual safety training and other mandatory classes.
Earn at least 20 hours of continuing education annually within the specialty.
Efficient conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with an ADN or nursing diploma who are currently enrolled in an RN-to-BS in Nursing or RN-to-MS in Nursing program may be considered, with the expectation of completing the degree within 12 months of hire or promotion into the Care Manager role.

Responsibilities

Account for and coordinate the patient’s holistic plan of care in collaboration with the health care team.
Provide leadership, support, and guidance to nursing staff and supervise assigned team members.
Use the nursing process and critical thinking to identify patient needs, assess and intervene, and evaluate responses to actual and potential health problems.
Provide physical and psychological support to patients and families.
Advocate for patients, families, and the community from the patient and family perspective.
Teach, coach, and mentor colleagues, and seek opportunities to receive coaching and mentoring.
Collect data, understand algorithms, consider decision trees, and follow protocols.
Develop, integrate, and apply strategies based on patient and family needs and strengths, as appropriate.
Deliver and adapt patient and family education programs, and work to improve their delivery and reach.
Follow standards and guidelines and implement clinical changes and research-based practices.
Question or evaluate current practice and individualize standards and guidelines for particular patient situations or populations, as appropriate.
Acquire knowledge and skills to address practice questions and improve patient care.
Ensure hazardous waste and hazardous waste pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managed in compatible, properly labeled and closed containers before offsite disposal.
Complete initial RCRA training within six months of hire and annual RCRA training thereafter.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Day-one medical, dental, and life insurance benefits.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
403(b) match plan enrollment beginning day one, with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6%.
Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
Option to elect supplemental life insurance at low-cost premiums, up to three times salary.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
Adoption assistance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Student loan forgiveness.
$20,000 sign-on bonus.