RN Care Manager in Gig Harbor, WA

Care Manager (Registered Nurse/RN)

Job Type:  Full-time

Wage Range:  $45-54 DOE

Schedules Available:  Days

On-Call Requirements: Managerial Rotation

Benefits (Full-Time)

· Vacation time, 6 paid holidays, 1 personal day, and paid sick leave beginning on day one

· Medical, dental, vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA) options

· 401(k) retirement plan with company match

· Life insurance; short-term and long-term disability

· Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) and state license reimbursement

· (Subject to company policy and approval).

· Student Loan Repayment Program (subject to company policy and approval).

· Toll Reimbursement

· Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles

Setting & Population Served

Life Care Centers of America operates  Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide:

· Long-term care  for residents needing ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance

· Short-term, sub-acute rehabilitation  for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury

· Collaborative, interdisciplinary care , including nursing, therapy, and medical teams working together

· A diverse patient population , including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs

· (Patient mix may vary slightly by facility.)

Position Summary

The RN Care Manager is responsible for the coordination of the patient’s care and services. Promotes quality care using a collaborative process that coordinates, monitors, and evaluates services according to the needs of patients. Works together with the patient and family, care team, payers, and external entities to promote a safe transition from the facility to the next provider or care setting care team, payers, and external entities to promote a safe transition from the facility to the next provider or care setting in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• Nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing)
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year of clinical experience in post acute care setting preferred
• Prior case management, utilization review, and discharge planning experience preferred
• Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Board Certification in Nursing Case Management (RN BC) preferred

Specific Job Requirements

• Generate written communication that is clear, concise, and well organized
• Excellent organizational skills and be efficient in prioritizing and managing time and assignments
• Contribute to the organization’s goals and objectives and support the organizational strategic plans
• Expert knowledge in field of practice
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s  Code of Conduct and completes mandatory  Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate efficient use of relevant computer systems including but not limited to the ability to enter and retrieve data
• Serve as liaison to external case managers, family, physicians, and community resources
• Train and education patients, families, associates, and other providers of care
• Implement the standards of practice for care management, ethical performance, and functions relevant to coordination of care
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer