RN Care Manager

Providence•Centralia, WA

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About The Position

The Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager provides professional, comprehensive, patient-centric care management for at-risk patients in an acute care environment. The role includes assessment and planning, coordination of care, resource utilization management and/or review, discharge planning, documentation of interventions, regulatory compliance, and patient advocacy. The goal is to ensure appropriate healthcare resources are used throughout the continuum so patients receive the right care, at the right time, in the right setting. The RN Care Manager practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment and the standards of practice outlined by the American Case Management Association. The position requires ongoing professional development to remain current with best practices, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. This position is with Providence Centralia Hospital. Providence describes its culture as patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Nursing or nursing diploma upon hire.
Washington Registered Nurse License upon hire.
Two years of acute care experience in a Medical Surgical or inpatient setting.
One year of experience in care management or utilization review in any setting, or successful completion of the TIPS program or Case Management Orientation Program upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or higher within three years of hire.
National certification in area of specialty upon hire.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive care management services for at-risk patients in an acute care environment.
Assess patients and plan care.
Coordinate care and manage or review resource utilization.
Plan for discharge.
Document interventions.
Ensure regulatory compliance and advocate for patients.
Support the appropriate use of healthcare resources throughout the continuum of care.
Practice according to the applicable state Nurse Practice Act and American Case Management Association standards.
Maintain professional development and stay current with best practices, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.