Care Manager (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of Westminster•Westminster, CO

About The Position

The RN Care Manager coordinates patient care and services 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 a safe transition from the facility to the next provider or care setting in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

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.
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 post-acute care facilities.
Ability to implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
Demonstrate integrity and professionalism and adhere to the company’s Code of Conduct.
Demonstrate customer service, a positive attitude, 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.

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 coordination of care.
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.
Follow company policies and compliance procedures, maintain confidentiality, and complete required compliance training.