RN Care Manager

Pace Place•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The PACE RN Care Manager is responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care across various settings including the clinic, home, and short-term care facilities. This role includes administering treatments, assessing participants’ health, coordinating care with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), educating participants and families, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards. The RN Care Manager plays a critical role in triaging participant needs, maintaining clinical records, and providing holistic care for a frail or elderly population.

Requirements

Strong clinical nursing skills with an emphasis on geriatric care
Ability to triage and manage participant care effectively
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements
Skilled in documentation and use of clinical records systems
Knowledge of growth, development, and age-specific care for adult and geriatric populations
Only act within the scope of his or her authority to practice
Understanding of HIPAA and confidentiality standards
Minimum of 1 year experience working with a frail or elderly population; if less, must undergo specialized training upon hire
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
BLS Certification
Level II ACHA Background Clearance
Associate Degree in Nursing required
Medical clearance for communicable diseases and current immunizations required prior to participant contact

Nice To Haves

2 years of nursing experience in hospital, nursing home, or community-based setting
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Responsibilities

Deliver clinical nursing care in accordance with established professional standards.
Conduct in-person comprehensive assessments for new enrollees and ongoing participants.
Monitor and record vital signs; recognize abnormalities and take appropriate action.
Perform clinical tasks including wound care, injections, TB tests, pill counts, and lab specimen collection.
Administer and reconcile medications per physician orders and organizational policy.
Participate in the IDT and Intake and Assessment meetings as required.
Provide participant education and counseling on health maintenance, treatments, and medications.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation of nursing notes and participant records.
Respond to medical emergencies and provide appropriate interventions and transport coordination.
Ensure consistent communication with team members regarding participant care.
Comply with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding care coordination, assessments, grievances, and documentation.
Participate in on-call nursing rotation for after-hours care needs.
Follow infection control and safety procedures including handling of biohazardous materials.
Support and participate in quality improvement initiatives.