Position Summary <p>The RN Case 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.</p> Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements <ul> <li>Nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing)</li> <li>Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.</li> <li>One (1) year of clinical experience in post acute care setting preferred</li> <li>Prior case management, utilization review, and discharge planning experience preferred</li> <li>Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Board Certification in Nursing Case Management (RN BC) preferred</li> </ul> Specific Job Requirements <ul> <li>Generate written communication that is clear, concise, and well organized</li> <li>Excellent organizational skills and be efficient in prioritizing and managing time and assignments</li> <li>Contribute to the organization's goals and objectives and support the organizational strategic plans</li> <li>Expert knowledge in field of practice</li> <li>Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action</li> <li>Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility</li> <li>Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department</li> <li>Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation</li> <li>Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.</li> <li>Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information</li> <li>Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures</li> <li>Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's <em>Code of Conduct</em> and completes mandatory <em>Code of Conduct</em> and other appropriate compliance training</li> </ul> Essential Functions <ul> <li>Demonstrate efficient use of relevant computer systems including but not limited to the ability to enter and retrieve data</li> <li>Serve as liaison to external case managers, family, physicians, and community resources</li> <li>Train and education patients, families, associates, and other providers of care</li> <li>Implement the standards of practice for care management, ethical performance, and functions relevant to coordination of care</li> <li>Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients</li> <li>Assist in the evacuation of patients</li> <li>Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance</li> <li>Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment</li> <li>Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team</li> <li>Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours</li> <li>Read, write, speak, and understand the English language</li> </ul> <p>An Equal Opportunity Employer</p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?W2DxsawsqoRb61cRIHE%2f9uxkh%2fVrySMbf" width="0" height="0" />