Care Manager (Registered Nurse/RN)

Our South Hill building is located in Puyallup, Washington. This is a new building as of 2016 with 100 beds, 80 private rooms, short term rehab from acute care settings, no Medicaid, no long term care meaning smaller patient ratios. Come join our 5-star facility specializing in short term rehab and long term post-acute care!

Job Type: Full-Time

Wage Range: $44.00-$55.00

Schedules Available: FT Day Shift

Benefits(full-time):  

• Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) and state license reimbursement
• Student loan repayment
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles 
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match 
• Vacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave that begins accruing on day one
• Life insurance, short/long term disability 
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts 

Setting & Population Served 

Life Care Centers of America facilities operate a Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide: 

• Long term care for residents who require ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance 
• Short term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury 
• Collaborative care through an interdisciplinary team approach with nursing, therapy, and medical staff working together 
• A diverse patient population including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs 

Patient mix varies slightly by facility. As a therapy professional, you will help patients achieve functional progress and improve quality of life within a supportive, patient-centered environment.

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