Resident Care Manager-RN

Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with residents and their families about Plans of Care, PT, OT and other treatment protocols.
• Attend and participate in morning meetings/stand‑ups to facilitate communication with the team.
• Answer residents' questions about their care, treatment plans, illness progression and all other issues so they feel safe and secure.
• Monitor and adjust residents' statuses based on changing needs and conditions.
• Organize and prioritize daily work by assessing new, current, and discharging residents' needs in areas of responsibility.
• Complete documentation as required.
• Perform utilization review activities to provide resident appropriate, timely, and cost‑effective care.
• Coordinate care with residents, care providers, facilities financial services, and third‑party payers.
• Oversee all admissions and discharge activities.
• Coordinate referrals both to and from the facility.
• Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.
• Possess accurate charting and the ability to complete necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Work independently and exercise sound judgement.
• Effectively promote cooperation and collaboration among residents/families/caretakers, physicians, nurses, and other ancillary partners.
• Display excellent time‑management skills to develop organized work processes in a high‑volume environment with rapidly changing priorities.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Social Work.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license preferred.
• Licensed (LVN or LPN) nurse acceptable.
• Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid programs and benefits.
• PCC (Patient Care Coordinator) knowledge.
• Language skills: ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Mathematical skills: ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning skills: ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: valid LVN/LPN or RN license in the state of employment.
• Certification as a Certified Case Manager (CCM) is a plus.
• Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing and remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health;
  License and Certification Division at all times.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Standing and/or walking frequently.
• Sitting occasionally.
• Reaching with hands and arms frequently.
• Pushing/pulling frequently.
• Talking and/or hearing frequently.
• Tasting and/or smelling frequently.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally.
• Visual demands: close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception for adjusting focus.

The work environment is typically low to moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.