RN Case Manager

Description:

The purpose of the RN Case Manager is to assist the Director of Nursing to facilitate a smooth and safe discharge

for all patients.

Schedule: Full-Time, Weekdays (M-F), Occasional Weekends & Holidays

Primary Responsibilities:

• Communicate discharge planning effectively.
• In coordination with IDT set discharge date.
• Complete all required discharge paperwork.
• Coordinate DME needs.
• Send and communicate referral information.
• Coordinate transportation on day of discharge
• Provide education
• Complete required discharge documentation.
• Participate in review of Quality Indicator reports and implementation of corrective actions to improve resident care.
• Analyze quality assurance reports and present to the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Assist on the floor as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information.
• Identify safety hazards and educate staff regarding preventive measures, initiate corrective action if necessary.

Requirements:

Job Qualifications:

• Valid Registered Nurse License (RN/LPN) in the state where work is performed.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in discharge planning or care coordination roles within a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of community resources and support services available to older adults.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, charting skills, and familiarity with a skilled nursing facility.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and operating computer hardware and software.
• Ability to build rapport with patients through a compassionate and caring demeanor.

Physical Requirements:

• Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to work in person with residents and their families.
  • Ability to work in a variety of environments within the facility, including resident rooms, common areas, and administrative offices.
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, twist, use hands and fingers, handle or operate objects, equipment, or controls.
• Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of working with residents who may have complex healthcare needs.
• Stamina to stand and move about the facility to perform frequent rounds and respond to emergent situations as needed.
• Capability to lift and/or assist other nursing staff in transferring residents safely, with proper body mechanics and assistance as needed.
• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
• The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.