RCM - Resident Care Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated nurse for a hybrid role that rotates between Nurse Manager responsibilities and floor nursing duties. Our facility is a fast-paced, post-acute, rehabilitation-focused setting that provides short-term care only, with a 34-bed capacity. In the Nurse Manager role, responsibilities will include wound care oversight, infection prevention, admissions support, and related clinical leadership duties. Floor nursing shifts are 8 hours and include medication administration, assessments, and direct patient care. We are looking for a positive, focused team player who is committed to providing high-quality care and supporting a collaborative work environment.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates updates resident/patient health care plans to achieve person-centered care.
• Conducts assessments for new residents/patients.
• Actively participates in clinical meetings.
• Collaborates with other members of the health care team, as needed.
• Utilizes the electronic medical record to establish & validate parameters are established as indicated.
• Establishes, monitors, and documents person-centered care, as indicated.
• Uses SBAR to communicate patient’s change of condition with physician.
• Reviews test results from medical exams.
• Implements physician orders and follow up with treatment plans.
• Communicates with families, health providers and patients. Receives consent, as required.
• Documents in the medical record to clearly reflect patient care & current medical condition.
• Ensures completeness of medical records.
• Provides emotional support to families and patients.
• Provides education about health care plans to patients and families.
• Collaborates with other clinical staff to successfully implement patient plans of care & provides excellent customer service.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

• Obtains accurate information from physicians, residents/patients, and payor source(s) regarding the expected discharge plan and communicate this information to the interdisciplinary team at the facility.
• Communicates information to care team and coordinate patient's smooth transition to the next level of care.
• Coordinates referrals from hospitals' social service and discharge planning departments, physicians, case managers, insurance companies and other referral sources.
• Conducts job responsibilities in according with the standards set out in the company’s Code of Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Strong communication, excellent customer service, teamwork and organizational skills.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.