What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Care Manager-Part Time position at Elite Life Care Services?
Life Care Advocates, formerly known as Elite Life Care Services, provides complete guardianship and life care services. We are hiring a part time RN CARE MANAGER for care oversite of our patients and wards in their home or facility. This position has the opportunity to go full time in the future.
- Facilitates and monitors the collaborative management of patient care across the continuum, intervening as necessary and appropriate to ensure the plan of care and services provided are patient focused, high quality, efficient and cost effective. Works to remove barriers to timely and efficient care delivery and reimbursement.
- Works with the team to ensure that documentation accurately reflects severity of illness and intensity of service.
- Works collaboratively and maintains active communication with physicians, nursing and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team to effect timely, appropriate patient progression.
- Addresses/resolves system problems impeding diagnostic or treatment progress. Proactively identifies and resolves delays and obstacles to discharge so that length of stay is optimized.
- Seeks consultation from appropriate disciplines/departments as required to expedite care and facilitate discharge.
- Informs families and patients about preventative care and health maintenance .
- Serves as an advocate for patients' healthcare needs and treatment options
- Schedules appointments, follows up with patients, and facilitates access to medical providers
- Communicates with patients' families about their health condition
- Works with insurance providers to promote cost-effective care
- Maintains clinical documentation
Experience/Requirements
- Current professional RN or LPN in the state of IL required
- Clinical certification, such as case management certification, is beneficial. Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross) is beneficial.
- Minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience required.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Naperville, IL 60540
Salary : $35 - $45