RN Case Manager

Job Description Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Part And Full Time Benefits Eligibility Medical, Dental, Vision insurance 401(k) Associate assistance program Employee discounts Referral program Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA) Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility Paid Time Off Paid holidays Company provided life insurance Adoption benefit Disability (short and long term) Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account Optional life and dependent life insurance Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan Tuition reimbursement Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program. Responsibilities The RN Care Manager serves as a liaison among Brookdale teams, residents, families, and healthcare providers within our communities, promoting coordination, communication, and collaboration at Brookdale’s HealthPlus communities. This role encompasses the identification, coordination, communication, and implementation of services essential for enhancing residents' quality of life and achieving an optimal level of wellness. Works closely with primary and specialty care providers to formulate resident-specific care plans, ensuring that the delivery of medically necessary services aligns with established care plans. Serving as a resident advocate, they actively contribute to identifying and improving service delivery, closing gaps in care, and understanding key interventions and care protocols relevant to treating residents in place. Educates and explains Brookdale’s care pathways as determined by individual diagnosis and healthcare needs. Monitors and communicates quality performance measures, and assists with training and education of teams to ensure quality outcomes for residents. This involves effective communication and collaboration with providers and other healthcare entities, such as managed care coordinators, insurance providers, and external healthcare partners responsible for coordinating resources and supplies pertinent to resident needs. Reviews the current population’s medical diagnoses to identify care needs. Assists in assessing the health, functional, and psycho-social status of residents. Coordinates services required to enhance optimum wellness and manage chronic conditions. Collaborates with hospice, palliative, and home health services/therapy as indicated. Provides advanced care planning education to residents and families/responsible parties. Helps ensure each resident has a completed Advanced Care Plan, inclusive of goals of care. Communicates with healthcare providers to ensure care delivery is consistent with the resident’s Advanced Care Plan(s) Participates in collaborative care reviews (CCR) and care conferences. Provides resources for residents and families to make informed decisions regarding choices in meeting healthcare needs and effectively champions the benefits of residing and receiving care and services at the community. This includes informing them about opportunities to enhance care and the benefits of an IE-SNP plan or other benefit opportunities. Applies quality improvement methodology to analyze, enhance, and manage outcomes, striving to achieve quality measure goals. Collaborates with Health and Wellness Directors (HWD) to ensure compliance with service plans, while working with providers to attain value-based outcomes for our residents. This includes coordinating and communicating care for each resident. Provides oversight, coordination, and family communication during resident hospitalization and rehab stays. Ensures return to the community where appropriate. Communicates information promptly to the appropriate care provider regarding changes in residents’ health/well-being, personal needs, risk management issues, customer service issues, and family, or outside health care provider concerns. Facilitates continuity of care for those residents receiving home health care, hospice services, and other third-party healthcare-related services. Completes documentation as required by Brookdale or state regulatory agencies. This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Graduate from Accredited Nursing School and a minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience required. Knowledge of value-based care models is preferred. Experience working in SNF and HH environments preferred. Previous Care Management, Case Management, or Care Coordination preferred. Certifications, Licenses, And Other Special Requirements RN license required. Physical Demands and Working Conditions Standing Walking Sitting Use hands and fingers to handle or feel Reach with hands and arms Stoop, kneel, crouch crawl Ability to lift: up to 50 pounds Vision Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage On-Call on an as needed basis Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents Exposure to latex Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment Requires Travel: Frequently Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. About Us Brookdale is a Great Place to Be Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families. Home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family members. 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