Job Description
Job Type: Full-time
Wage Range: $47-55 DOE
Schedules Available: Days
On-Call Requirements: Managerial Rotation
Benefits (Full-Time)
Vacation time, 6 paid holidays, 1 personal day, and paid sick leave beginning on day one
Medical, dental, vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Life insurance; short-term and long-term disability
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) and state license reimbursement
(Subject to company policy and approval).
Student Loan Repayment Program (subject to company policy and approval).
Toll Reimbursement
Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles
Setting Population Served
Life Care Centers of America operates Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide:
Long-term care for residents needing ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance
Short-term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury
Collaborative, interdisciplinary care, including nursing, therapy, and medical teams working together
A diverse patient population, including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs
(Patient mix may vary slightly by facility.):
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
