Resident Care Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

PACS Group is seeking an experienced registered nurse or licensed practical nurse to join our post-acute care team in Wenatchee, WA. You will apply clinical expertise to develop and implement care plans, coordinating with residents, families, providers, and payers to deliver high-quality, cost-conscious care.

You will participate in rounds, document thoroughly, and ensure smooth admissions and discharges while maintaining compliance with Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing; RN license preferred.
• LVN/LPN license acceptable.
• Two years clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medi-Cal and Medicaid programs.
• PCC knowledge preferred.
• Continuing education/licensing must be maintained.
• Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health licensing division.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with residents and families about Plans of Care and treatments.
• Attend morning meetings to facilitate team communication.
• Answer residents' questions about care and illness progression.
• Monitor and adjust residents' statuses based on changing needs.
• Complete documentation promptly.
• Coordinate care with providers, facilities, payers.
• Oversee admissions and discharge activities.
• Coordinate referrals to and from the facility.
• Maintain professional, respectful interactions with residents, families, and staff.
• Perform clinical assessments and care planning when required.

Skills

Communication with residents and their

Documentation skills

Time management

Independent work with judgement

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (RN) license preferred

Licensed LVN or LPN acceptable

Two years clinical nursing experience preferred

Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid programs

PCC Knowledge preferred

Continuing education/licensing required

Good standing with Public Health licensing

Tools

Computer skills (intermediate)

Job description

Wage: $45-$52.00 DOE

General Purpose Utilise 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.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making.

In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic.

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.