RN or LPN Case Manager $3,000 sign-on - Acton, MA, United States - Life Care Center of Acton

    Life Care Center of Acton
    Life Care Center of Acton Acton, MA, United States

    1 month ago

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    • Employment Status: Full-Time
    • Shift: Day (Weekdays)
    3,000 SIGN-


    ON BONUS:
    The RN or LPN Case 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.

    Nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing)

    • 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
    Expert knowledge in field of practice

    • 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 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
    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
    • Read, write, speak, and understand the English language