RN Care Manager (PACE)

Job Description

Job Description

What is PACE?

At Piedmont Health Senior Care, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors in our community through our Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). We help seniors maintain their independence and continue living at home for as long as possible. We achieve this by offering comprehensive, personalized healthcare and related services, all tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of each senior we serve.

Our approach is unlike any other healthcare plan! PACE emphasizes a participant-centered strategy, focusing on providing the right care and services that best support each participant's unique needs and goals. We integrate and coordinate all aspects of care, leveraging a team of dedicated doctors, nurses, therapists, dieticians, and other specialized professionals who work together as a care team to manage and address the complete health needs of each.

Job Title - RN Care Manager

Department - PACE 

Reports to - PACE Team Director 

• Work Location: 1214 Vaughn Rd, Burlington, NC 27217 (Piedmont Health SeniorCare in Burlington) 
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm ( Please note that this role also requires after hours availability on a rotational basis for urgent home visits between the hours of 8:00am -5:00pm on the weekends)

Benefits - 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• CME (Continuing Medical Education)

Job Summary: Working under the direct supervision of the Clinical Services Director, the primary responsibility of the RN Care Manager is to provide direct and indirect nursing care to assigned patients by utilizing critical thinking skills to assist in the management of chronic diseases, clinical problem solving and decision making in collaboration with the IDT. The RN Care Manager works independently in the application of advanced nursing knowledge and skills relative to NCBON scope of practice, competency and experience. Participates in call rotation, performs home visits, end of life/palliative (aka Pathways), and nursing care per nursing protocol. Completes professional performance requirements annually.

Education/Experience : Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. 

Preferred: Has practiced nursing in the last 3 years. Prefer experience in home care or long term care setting, and ideally, PACE experience. Two years of acute care management experience is preferred and/or 1 year of community based nursing experience.

• Must possess knowledge and skills necessary to treat patients
• Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position established by PHSC and approved by CMS before working independently
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Licensure, Registry or Certification Required : RN currently licensed in NC; present credentials which demonstrate ability to meet performance criteria for the RN position; Valid NC driver’s license.

Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date prior to beginning employment. 

Pay Range: $71,088 - $95,536 ( commensurate with years of experience)

EEO STATEMENT
Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.