Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary\n

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.

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• Nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing)
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• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
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• One (1) year of clinical experience in post acute care setting preferred
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• Prior case management, utilization review, and discharge planning experience preferred
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• Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Board Certification in Nursing Case Management (RN BC) preferred
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• Generate written communication that is clear, concise, and well organized
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• Excellent organizational skills and be efficient in prioritizing and managing time and assignments
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• Contribute to the organization’s goals and objectives and support the organizational strategic plans
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• Expert knowledge in field of practice
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• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
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• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
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• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
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• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
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• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
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• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
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• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
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• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s  Code of Conduct and completes mandatory  Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
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• Demonstrate efficient use of relevant computer systems including but not limited to the ability to enter and retrieve data
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• Serve as liaison to external case managers, family, physicians, and community resources
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• Train and education patients, families, associates, and other providers of care
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• Implement the standards of practice for care management, ethical performance, and functions relevant to coordination of care
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• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
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• Assist in the evacuation of patients
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• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
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• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
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• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
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• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
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• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
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An Equal Opportunity Employer

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