RN Care Manager

RN Care Manager Bridgeway Health and Rehabilitation Center - 3.1 Phenix City, AL Job Details Full-time $40 - $42 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications CPR Certification RN License Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Care Manager (RN) | Skilled Nursing Facility Bridgeway Health & Rehabilitation Center Phenix City, Alabama Full-Time Advance Your Career as an RN Care Manager at Bridgeway Health & Rehabilitation Center Bridgeway Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented RN Care Manager to join our skilled nursing leadership team in Phenix City, Alabama. This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Nurse with experience in Case Management, social work, discharge coordination, LTC and Short-term rehab SNF to play a critical role in ensuring clinical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement optimization. The RN Care Manager is responsible for ensuring high-quality, person-centered care by managing and coordinating resident needs across clinical, social, and behavioral aspects of care. This role involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, compliance with regulatory requirements, and supporting residents and families to enhance quality of life. If you are passionate about resident care, clinical excellence, and driving positive outcomes through accurate assessment and documentation, we want to hear from you.

RN Care Manager Responsibilities Resident Admissions & Care Planning:

Develop baseline care plans, including the social services component. Conduct and document skilled assessments, including follow-up and discharge notes for changes in the level of care. Administer and monitor antipsychotic medications and follow up as needed. Work with the pharmacy on Gradual Dose Reductions (GDRs) for psychotropic medications. Activate and monitor psychotropic medication orders in PCC.

Social Services Support:

Handle PASRR evaluations and submit monthly Level II reports. Complete the social services portion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS). Address grievances, resident rights education, and Ombudsman relations. Coordinate Advance Directives and assist residents in purchasing personal items.

Behavioral Health & Resident Rights:

Oversee behavioral health needs, risk management meetings, and behavior plans.

Appointments & Community Referrals:

Coordinate appointments and transportation, including driving the van as necessary. Arrange referrals to community resources such as Gateway and MAO clinics. Organize post-discharge follow-up visits for residents returning home.

Family & Resident Engagement:

Facilitate care plan meetings and invite families. Lead Family Council initiatives and maintain effective communication with residents and families.

Compliance & Documentation:

Ensure regulatory compliance, including completing 671 forms (Medicaid). Manage resident notifications (e.g., room changes, significant changes, discharges). Photograph residents for the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Equipment & Supply Management:

Order Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and input orders into PCC.

Training & Staff Collaboration:

Provide dementia training for staff. Collaborate with behavioral health professionals and social services teams. Serve as Manager on Duty and/or participate in the on-call nurse rotation. Assist with resident admissions. May require occasional driving of a facility van. Includes on-call responsibilities and potential extended hours. Qualifications Current Alabama Registered Nurse (RN) license Certified in CPR. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Experience in behavioral health, care planning, and regulatory compliance preferred. Proficient in using electronic health records (EHR) systems, particularly PCC. Previous experience as an Case Manager preferred Strong working knowledge of discharge planning process, SNF/LTC Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Long Term Care experience preferred Strong assessment, documentation, and analytical skills Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams Exceptional organizational and time management skills Benefits Competitive Salary Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Company-Paid Life Insurance Paid Time Off 401(k) with Company Match Continuing Education Opportunities Leadership Development Programs Supportive Clinical Team Environment Why Join Bridgeway Health & Rehabilitation Center? At Bridgeway Health & Rehabilitation Center, we are committed to delivering exceptional skilled nursing and rehabilitation services while supporting the professional growth of our team members. Our MDS