Overview The Nurse Case Manager works alongside Nursing and Social Services to support resident care, behavioral needs, psychotropic medication monitoring, resident advocacy, care planning, and discharge planning. The position serves as a communication link between residents, families, nursing, Social Services, providers, and the interdisciplinary team. Duties Work closely with the Social Worker to address resident and family needs, concerns, and psychosocial issues. Serve as a resident advocate and assist with addressing resident and family concerns. Monitor residents receiving psychotropic medications and report changes in behavior, mood, cognition, or medication effectiveness to the appropriate nurse or provider. Assist with behavior management by identifying and documenting behaviors, potential triggers, and responses to interventions. Implement established behavior-management interventions and communicate their effectiveness to the interdisciplinary team. Assist with care planning and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care conferences. Conduct or assist with care conferences when the Social Worker is unavailable. Assist with discharge planning and coordination of services, equipment, medications, appointments, and community resources. Assist with resident learning, cognitive, and other assigned assessments within the scope of practice. Provide resident and family education regarding care, medications, behaviors, treatments, and discharge needs. Monitor resident needs and communicate changes in condition or concerns to the appropriate nurse, provider, Social Worker, or interdisciplinary team member. Assist with follow-up on care conference recommendations and resident concerns. Maintain accurate and timely documentation. Promote resident rights, dignity, choice, and person-centered care. Maintain confidentiality and comply with facility policies, professional standards, and applicable regulations. Perform other duties as assigned within the nurse's scope of practice and competency. Education Requirements Current nursing license in the State of Michigan. Long-term care/skilled nursing experience preferred. Experience with dementia, behavioral health, psychotropic medications, or case management preferred. Strong communication, organization, documentation, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, nursing staff, Social Services, providers, and the interdisciplinary team.

Pay:

$22.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person