Case Manager Registered Nurse $100-$108,250 Annually $5000 Retention Bonus

Christian Living Communities•Denver, CO

7h•$100,000 - $108,000

About The Position

Christian Living Communities (CLC) | Cappella Living Solutions (CLS) is hiring an experienced registered nurse for Clermont Park Community. The role leads the rehabilitation neighborhood and is part of the community leadership team. It supports residents receiving rehabilitation services and helps them transition from skilled nursing care back to their home environment. The Care Transitions Manager is accountable for collaborating on, directing, and coordinating skilled nursing care and services in line with resident goals and the expectations of acute and post-acute care providers. The role uses education and resources to support resident and family engagement, promote resident confidence and self-management, and improve communication between residents and providers. It also facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration across care settings and may step in as Director of Nursing when needed. The position includes a weekend on-call rotation every three weeks. The role may involve light physical effort, occasional lifting up to 20 pounds and frequent lifting up to 10 pounds, along with regular sitting, standing, bending, and movement during the shift. Work is subject to frequent interruptions and frequent interaction with residents, families, volunteers, and staff.

Requirements

Active RN license in good standing.
Case management experience required.
Minimum of 2 years of related nursing experience as an RN or LPN.
1–3 years of supervisory experience required.
Working knowledge of Colorado state and federal skilled nursing regulations.
Strong communication, coaching, relationship-building, customer-service, and cross-team collaboration skills.
English language proficiency.
Willingness to participate in the on-call rotation.
Comfort managing vendor relationships.
Understanding of long-term care operations and use of technology to improve resident care.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
Leadership experience with healthcare transitions; knowledge of PPS, MDS, OBRA, and OSHA preferred.
Administrative experience preferred.
Proficiency in word-processing and database software.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate resident care and services to align with individual goals and continuum-of-care provider expectations.
Facilitate transitions from skilled nursing to home using education and resources to engage residents and families.
Help residents develop confidence and proficiency in managing their own care.
Foster interdisciplinary communication and collaboration across care settings.
Assist the Director in managing an assigned team, including coaching, training, corrective action planning, goal setting, interviewing applicants, and conducting performance appraisals.
Manage rehabilitation services, including vendor relationships, team rehabilitation competencies, and training.
Act as Director of Nursing in the Director's absence, as needed.
Participate in the on-call rotation.
Coordinate team members' work and communication to support resident goals, continuity of care, and reduced readmission risk.
Conduct post-admission screening and PAM assessments; coach residents to build knowledge, activation, and engagement in their care.
Develop coaching relationships with residents and families and help set measurable, resident-driven care goals.
Oversee care conferences, care plan updates, Med A meetings, discharge planning, and case management.
Implement resident education and disease management materials.
Apply INTERACT tools and evaluate readmissions to inform QAPI and quality-improvement recommendations.
Identify residents needing advanced care planning and initiate palliative or hospice referrals.
Monitor nursing staff care delivery and implement corrective action as needed.
Support Masterpiece Living and Eden Alternative initiatives and person-centered successful-aging programs.
Coordinate staff education programs in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
Assist with clinical oversight and perform other duties as assigned.