Director of Case Management RN

Care One•Peabody, MA

3d•$80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Balance Life & Work with a New Career Opportunity (LONG TERM CARE) (SHORT TERM REHAB) (SKILLED NURSING) Now Hiring - Case Manager/Discharge Planner - Peabody, MA CareOne Peabody $80,000 - $110,000 Compensation will be based on, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, credentials and any other relevant information The CareOne mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to Maximizing Patient Outcomes. We treat Residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our Centers and Communities. We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for Residents, families and our valued employees. If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their patients is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide. We have a graciously appointed facility with strong belief in patient care and service; join us at our beautiful facility! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO/AA/M/F/DV

Requirements

Must have an Associate's Degree, Bachelor's preferred
Must have a State Certified RN license
Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable source of transportation
Have a minimum of one year experience as a Case Manager, preferably in a LTC setting.
Must have excellent communication skills, be well organized, and able to multi task.

Responsibilities

Oversees the care provided to patients insured by Managed Care organizations, ensuring they receive efficient care with appropriate Length of Stay, limiting re-hospitalizations and well-coordinated discharges.
Provides ongoing communication information to insurance case managers and primary care providers.
Works to coordinate services provided by the various disciplines in the facility.
Works with the patient and families to set up safe discharge planning
Conducts family meetings, keeping up with notes regarding any updates to a patients stay and/or discharge
Establishes home services with VNAs
Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs
Regularly re-evaluates the patients nursing needs & use assessment data to determine care plan needs
Collaborates with the healthcare team, patient and patient's family, and helps direct the work of the healthcare team to provide care that is continuous and well-coordinated
Initiates appropriate preventative and palliative nursing procedures
Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes.