Case Manager (Registered Nurse/RN)
About The Position
The RN Case Manager is responsible for the coordination of the patient's care and services. Promotes quality care using a collaborative process that coordinates, monitors, and evaluates services according to the needs of patients. Works together with the patient and family, care team, payers, and external entities to promote a safe transition from the facility to the next provider or care setting care team, payers, and external entities to promote a safe transition from the facility to the next provider or care setting in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Requirements
- Nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing)
- Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
- One (1) year of clinical experience in post acute care setting preferred
- Prior case management, utilization review, and discharge planning experience preferred
- Generate written communication that is clear, concise, and well organized
- Excellent organizational skills and be efficient in prioritizing and managing time and assignments
- Contribute to the organization's goals and objectives and support the organizational strategic plans
- Expert knowledge in field of practice
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
- Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
- Demonstrate efficient use of relevant computer systems including but not limited to the ability to enter and retrieve data
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Nice To Haves
- Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Board Certification in Nursing Case Management (RN BC) preferred
- Prior case management, utilization review, and discharge planning experience preferred
- One (1) year of clinical experience in post acute care setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Serve as liaison to external case managers, family, physicians, and community resources
- Train and education patients, families, associates, and other providers of care
- Implement the standards of practice for care management, ethical performance, and functions relevant to coordination of care
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Social Assistance
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
