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RN Care Manager - Full Time

Unicity Care Management · Rochelle Park, NJ · 1 wk ago
HybridHealthcareFull-time

What You'll Do (RN Care Manager)

  • Manage a small caseload of private-pay clients as the primary RN point of contact for clients and families in their homes or in Independent Living, Assisted Living, or Nursing Facilities
  • Perform in-depth assessments, including medical, psychosocial, environmental, functional, legal, and family dynamics, to develop a complete picture of each client's health status and risks
  • Complete and interpret clinical screening tools such as Fall Risk Assessments, Mini-Mental Status Examinations, and Depression Screenings, and incorporate findings into the care plan
  • Use nursing judgment to identify safety issues, changes in condition, and gaps in care; proactively intervene and escalate when appropriate
  • Develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with clients and families, focusing on safety, chronic disease management, medication oversight, independence, and quality of life
  • Recommend and coordinate services such as home health, therapy, PCP and specialist follow-up, durable medical equipment, in-home support, and community resources
  • Collaborate with hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living and memory care staff, physicians, and other medical providers to ensure smooth transitions of care (admission, discharge, post-hospital follow-up)
  • Communicate with attorneys, financial planners, Meals on Wheels, and other community partners involved in each client's broader support system
  • Perform regular home or facility visits to monitor clinical status, environment, adherence to recommendations, and overall well-being; update care plans as needs change
  • Provide ongoing emotional support, education, and counseling to clients and families regarding diagnosis, prognosis, care options, and advance planning
  • Offer crisis intervention and use strong critical thinking to manage urgent situations (falls, hospitalizations, sudden decline, caregiver burnout), coordinating with providers and family as needed
  • Partner with the business development team to meet with prospective clients, families, and referral sources to explain RN-led care management services and benefits
  • Provide back-up support to fellow Care Managers as needed
  • Thoroughly document assessments, care plans, communications, and interventions; carefully track and record time spent on each client to support accurate billing and clear communication
  • Participate in ongoing nursing and care management education, CE opportunities, and networking events to stay current on best practices in senior care and care coordination

Requirements

  • Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with a passion for working with older adults and their families
  • Comfortable using clinical judgment in a community/field-based setting rather than in acute care
  • A strong communicator who can translate medical information into clear, actionable plans for families
  • Organized and self-directed, able to manage a mobile schedule, documentation, and follow-up
  • A relationship-builder who enjoys collaborating with physicians, facilities, and community partners

Benefits

  • Company sponsored Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
  • Voluntary life insurance, Short Term Disability, AD&D insurance
  • 401K with company match
  • 15+ PTO days a year/ paid company holidays
  • Company cell phone & Company Computer
  • Hybrid position with flexible schedule

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