RN Case Manager - Short Term Care

BETHESDA HEALTH AND HOUSING•Willmar, MN

1d•$86,328 - $97,220•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Case Manager monitors, directs, and assists unit staff to ensure resident care follows each resident’s care plan, the Medical Plan of Care, and State and Federal regulations. The Case Manager serves as the nursing liaison for residents, families, physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and outside service providers, and supervises care delivery on the assigned unit. The role includes overseeing clinical care and staff performance, coordinating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, completing and updating assessments and care plans, and accurately completing the MDS process. The Case Manager also supports resident rights, pain management, customer service, and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Registered Nurse licensed in Minnesota.
CPR certification.
Working knowledge of Medicare, State and Federal regulations, and Case Mix.
Experience completing MDS assessments and understanding the MDS process.
Skills in work organization, time management, and delegation.
Resident-focused approach and commitment to service excellence.
Professional, courteous, and calm manner.
Good communication skills in English.
Ability to work under moderate levels of stress.
Ability to frequently change position, including standing, sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling.
Patient handlers must sign and comply with the Skilled Nursing Facility Safe Patient Handling Policy.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years of long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote and implement policies and procedures that support residents in achieving their highest practicable physical, psychosocial, and spiritual function.
Direct, monitor, and assist unit staff to prevent avoidable declines in resident function and maintain or improve care quality.
Serve as a resource for unit staff on resident care, clinical practice, regulations, and facility policy.
Initiate or assist with staff disciplinary actions as appropriate, report matters to the DON/ADON, and assist with staff performance evaluations.
Assist with quality assurance and keep the DON/ADON informed of unusual or critical resident, family, or staff situations.
Recommend improvements to care and identify needed supplies and equipment.
Participate in continuing education and perform other duties assigned by the DON/ADON.
Perform physician rounds; communicate resident condition changes or concerns to physicians and seek appropriate interventions.
Transcribe physician orders or co-sign orders transcribed by an RN or LPN.
Conduct and document clinical assessments for acutely ill residents and ongoing assessments for issues such as weight loss, condition changes, and dehydration.
Make physician calls during the shift when needed and assist with resident admissions and readmissions, including required RN assessments.
Perform or monitor clinically complex treatments and help residents, families, and staff resolve resident-care concerns.
Assist with scheduling needs as needed.
Create and update plans of care, including short-term care plans, and follow MDS Coordinator recommendations.
Attend resident care conferences and assigned facility meetings; complete MDS assessments accurately and on time.
Provide attentive pain management, involve residents and families in choosing pain-management strategies, and educate residents, families, and caregivers.
Demonstrate sensitivity to customers, interact appropriately with internal and external customers, and model positive behavior.
Advocate for resident rights, ensure residents, families, and staff are aware of those rights, and report suspected vulnerable-adult issues promptly.
Respect resident property and maintain resident dignity and privacy.
Meet professional expectations, including timely attendance, participation in performance evaluations and required in-service programs, setting yearly goals, and maintaining a professional and pleasant demeanor.