Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager

*$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS* 

New Vanderbilt Rehabilitation and Care Center is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager to join the team. We are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great, supportive working environment for our dedicated staff!

Benefits

• Health insurance, dental and vision 
• 401K
• PTO packages including sick time, vacation, personal and holiday.
• Competitive pay
• Positive work environment 
• Employee of the month 

Position Description:

The RN Care Manager is responsible for supervision of the delivery of care to residents. Assess resident needs, develop care plans, administer nursing care, evaluate nursing care, and supervise CNAs and other personnel in the delivery of nursing care.

 Responsibilities of the Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager:

• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance workflow, and/or improve the work environment.
• Complete assessments of residents at admission and discharge.
• Supervise nursing staff assigned and allocate duties to LPNs and nursing assistants, as directed.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Certified Nursing Assistants and Nurses assigned to the unit.
• Ensure that routine nursing care is provided to meet the daily nursing care needs of each resident.
• Make daily rounds to monitor resident care and status of residents.
• Implement established nursing policies and procedures, educating nursing support staff according to facility guidelines.
• Review charting on a weekly basis for accuracy and completeness. 
• Maintain a safe working environment, complying with infection control and body mechanic procedures.
• Respond to need for staffing shortages by arranging for replacement staff.
• Track infection control, exposure control, and resident care trends to provide proactive improvement. 
• Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

Requirements of the Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in NY.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, preferred.
• 2 years of supervisory experience in a hospital or skilled nursing facility. 
• Must have a current/active CPR certification.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity.