Care Manager (Registered Nurse/Rn)

LPN's and RN's are welcome to apply!

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