Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager - Weekends

American Addiction Centers•Charlotte, NC

1d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager utilizes the RN process as a framework to focus the activities of the healthcare team on achieving optimal outcomes, resource utilization, clinical expertise, and improvement strategies. This role involves interacting with patients, professionals, and the community to ensure continuity of care, coordination of services, and documentation of care plans across multiple settings. The Care Manager conducts comprehensive needs assessments, develops and maintains accurate customer/patient records, and stays knowledgeable about reimbursement criteria for Medicaid, Medicare, and Managed Care. This position also requires demonstrating leadership in nursing practice and evaluating one's own practice against professional standards.

Requirements

BSN required.
Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner in the state in which you work and reside or; if declaring a National License Compact (NLC) state as your primary state of residency, meet the licensure requirements in your home state; or for Non-National License Compact states, current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner required in the state where the RN works.
Two years' experience required in health care.
Experience includes case management/discharge planning in one of the following settings: Acute care, Home care, LTC care, Physician Office, or Managed Care company.
Clinical competence in disease management and case management principles.
Must possess excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills, problem-solving skills, strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to work independently and as a member of the care team.
Requires demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in appropriate tools.
BLS required per policy guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Masters preferred.
Appropriate professional certification required within 3 years of hire date for professional certification per departmental protocol.

Responsibilities

Utilizes RN process as a framework to focus the activities of the healthcare team on the achievement of optimal outcomes, resource utilization, clinical expertise, and improvement strategies.
Interacts with patients, professionals, and the community to achieve continuity of care, coordination of services and to document plans of care across multiple care settings.
Conducts or participates in comprehensive “all-system” needs assessment for identified patients; knowledgeable of appropriate care-related services to match identified needs disease management for health maintenance, and appropriate clinical goal expectations/outcomes for identified population.
Develops and maintains accurate case records of each referred customer/patient.
Documents fully and accurately; knowledgeable of and utilizes accurate computer databases and documentation systems.
Maintains knowledge of various reimbursement criteria and documentation necessary for reimbursement, including Medicaid, Medicare, and Managed Care.
Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice of nursing evaluating his or her own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statues, rules and regulations.

Benefits

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program