RN Care Manager - Exempt

AcuteCare Health System • Oceanport, NJ

72d

About The Position

Join BoldAge PACE and make a difference! The RN Care Manager is responsible for assessing the care needs of participants, providing nursing and healthcare interventions, and evaluating outcomes of care of participants on an ongoing basis. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team (IDT), develops plans of care to meet participants' needs. Delegates tasks to clinic, center, and homecare aides according to participant needs and care plans. Collaborates and communicates with the primary care provider, clinic staff, and other members of the IDT. Provides care to participants in the clinic, center, and participant homes as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree preferred.
• State RN License required.
• NJ: Licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing.
• BLS required (must have within 90 days of employment).
• 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred.
• Experience in home care, long-term care and/or managed care preferred.
• 1 year experience providing care as an RN required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality clinical care and serve as a member of the PACE interdisciplinary team (IDT).
• Provide nursing care in the center, clinic, contracted facilities, and participants' homes according to each participant's plan of care.
• Participate in 24/7 'on-call' process for triage of participants and their needs.
• Assess, plan, and coordinate participants' home care services.
• Monitor participants' acute and chronic care needs in all settings.
• Ensure timely follow-up by providers on specialist visits.
• Reconcile facility MARs for your assigned panel of participants monthly.
• Notify participants of normal test results.
• Complete timely and accurate nursing assessments.
• Implement nursing-related care plan interventions.
• Teach participants, caregivers and families about self-care, medications, healthy lifestyles, infection control and safety.
• Review and revise goals and approaches to participants' care.
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop and implement comprehensive plans of care.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships and communication with co-workers, participants and their families.
• Participate in all interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Assist the interdisciplinary team members in understanding the significant nursing, self-care and functional needs.
• Perform the duties of Home Care Coordinator on the IDT as needed.
• Actively participate in utilization review meetings and quality improvement projects.
• Evaluate the competence of CNAs and Home Care Aides and delegate tasks and duties to them.
• Participate in family meetings, staff meetings, in-service and training and orientation programs.
• Follow all PACE Program Policies and Procedures and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Protect privacy and maintain confidentiality of all company procedures and information.
• Practice standard precautions and follow PACE Program Infection Control protocols.
• Perform other duties as required or requested.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• Generous PTO
• 401K with Match*
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees