Resident Care Manager

COLONIALVISTAPA; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

COLONIALVISTAPA is hiring an RN/LVN-eligible nurse to collaborate with residents, families and healthcare teams to implement care plans focused on exceptional patient outcomes while managing costs. The role emphasizes communication, coordination of admissions/discharges, and thorough documentation in a high-demand setting.

Preferred candidates hold an RN license (LVN/LPN acceptable) with 2+ years clinical nursing experience and knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid programs.

Qualifications

• RN license preferred; LVN/LPN acceptable.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medi-Cal and Medicaid programs.
• Familiarity with PCC is a plus.
• Maintain required continuing education/licensing.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with residents and families about plans of care.
• Attend morning meetings to coordinate with the team.
• Answer questions about care, treatment plans and illness progression.
• Monitor and adjust resident status as needs change.
• Complete required documentation and charting.
• Coordinate care with providers, facilities and payers.
• Oversee admissions and discharges.

Education

RN license

LVN/LPN acceptable

2 years clinical nursing experience

Medicare/Medicaid knowledge

PCC knowledge

Continuing education/licensing

Job description

Wage: $45-$52.00 DOE

General Purpose

• Utilize clinical expertise and critical thinking skills to work collaboratively with residents, resident family/significant other, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources and other involved parties to develop and implement a plan of care that provides extraordinary care for the patient while being sensitive to costs and resources.

Essential Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with residents and their family about Plans of Care, PT, OT and other treatment protocols.
• Attends and participates in morning meetings/stand up to facilitate communications with the team.
• Answer residents' questions about their care, treatment plans, illness progression and all other issues so they feel safe and secure in our care.
• Monitor and adjust residents' statuses based on changing needs and conditions.
• Organize and prioritize daily work by assessing new, current and discharging residents' needs in the area(s) of responsibility.
• Complete documentation as required.
• Performs utilization review activities to provide resident appropriate, timely and cost-effective care.
• Coordinate care with resident, care providers, facilities financial services, and third-party payers.
• Oversee all admissions and discharge activities.
• Coordinate referrals both to and from our facility.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff and professionals
• colleagues.
• Accurate charting and ability to complete necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement in interactions with physicians, providers, payers and residents and their families.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with, and promote cooperation and collaboration between individuals including residents/families/caretakers, physicians, nurses and other ancillary partners.
• Must have excellent time management skills to develop organized work processes in a high-volume environment with rapidly changing priorities.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Competence in maintaining professional, respectful, honest interactions with residents/families and staff and partners.
• Perform clinical assessments, care planning, and direct coordination of medical services when required by the role

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (RN) license preferred. Licensed (LVN or LPN) nurse acceptable.
• Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medi-cal and Medicaid programs and benefits.
• PCC Knowledge preferred.
• Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing.
• Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health, License and Certification Division at all times.

Physical Demands

• Primarily sedentary with frequent sitting, computer use, and documentation.
• Regular walking throughout the facility to meet with residents, families, and staff.
• Occasional standing during meetings and care conferences.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds (files, binders, supplies).
• Clear verbal communication and vision required for chart review and resident interaction.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Summary of Benefits

We are proud to offer our staff low monthly premium payments for employees and dependents will be as follows:

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan with employer match

Generous paid time off for vacation accruing at 4 hours a month, 48 FT or 40 PT annually recurring sick day hours prorated based on hire date, and 7 paid Holidays each year.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.