What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Manager (Registered Nurse/RN) position at Life Care Center of Federal Way?
Life Care Center of Federal Way is nestled between Seattle
and Tacoma, offering a perfect blend of urban amenities and suburban
tranquility. Residents enjoy access to beautiful parks, such as Dash Point State
Park, and a vibrant community with diverse dining and shopping options. Federal
Way's proximity to the Puget Sound provides ample opportunities for water
activities and scenic views.
$7500 Sign-On Bonus!
Great growth opportunity for an RN with experience in a post-acute or skilled nursing facility.
Dayshift: Monday through Friday with rotating weekends.
Excellent Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account & Healthcare Savings Account
- Life, AD&D, & Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off, including sick leave, vacation, and holidays
- 401K savings plan
- Student Loan Reimbursement Program
- Continuing Education Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Referral Reward Program
- PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career advancement/development opportunities
- Fit-for-Life employee wellness program
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