Description
The RN Care Manager works as a catalyst to promote 1) coordination of care, 2) continuity of care, 3) achievement of consistent and/or expected clinical conditions, 4) patient advocacy and 5) efficient resource management. The RN Care Manager coordinates the care for complex patients from pre-admission to immediate post-discharge. Works collaboratively with all inter-disciplinary teams involved in the patient's care, both internal and external to the organization, to improve patient care through effective utilization and monitoring of healthcare resources and assumes a leadership role to achieve desired clinical, financial, and resource outcomes. Key services include screening for post-acute needs; transition planning; care coordination; education; community care referrals; care planning in accordance with regulatory requirements; collaboration with the continuum care team; ongoing monitoring of plan effectiveness and reassessment of the need for care management services. Cooperates with utilization management, risk management, clinical documentation improvement and other departments to promote quality care and effective resource management. Interacts with care providers and care managers throughout the continuum of care from a variety of care settings (i.e., clinic, home care, skilled nursing facility (SNF), health plans, community). Effectively communicates (speaking, reading, and writing English) and resolves issues and conflicts. Utilizes strong organizational skills and understands the concept of integration and coordination of the multidisciplinary health team.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Peter Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications:
Required upon hire: Washington Registered Nurse License
3 years Acute care hospital or community-based clinical nursing.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree Nursing Or
Associate's Degree Nursing
Within 3 years of hire Care Manager Certification
1 year Care management, discharge planning, or utilization management experience in the acute, sub-acute, home health setting or managed care environment.
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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About the Team
Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 185