Care Manager (Registered Nurse/RN)

Company: The Westchester House
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: May 9, 2024

Job Description:

Position Details:* Employment Status: Full-Time* Shift: DayPosition 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) preferredSpecific 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 trainingEssential 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 languageAn Equal Opportunity Employerby Jobble

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