Care Manager (Registered NurseRN)

Position Summary

The RN Care Manager is responsible for the coordination of the patients 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 (associates or bachelors 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 organizations 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 Cares 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

Required Experience:

Manager