Nurse Care Manager-Pound, VA

Company: Choices in Senior Care LLC
Location: Kingsport
Posted on: January 25, 2019

Job Description:

Our employees do not wear capes, but they are superheroes! Come join Choices in Senior Care, LLC as a Care Manager. We are seeking care managers for Pound VA, and surrounding areas. We offer competitive pay: $17- $31.50 What you will do: Act as an advocate for clients Conduct care plan assessments to identify problems, eligibility for assistance, and need for services. The assessment may include medical history, the current level of functioning, cognitive and emotional status, the safety of the environment, as well as any financial or legal needs. Develop a plan of care to include recommendations to increase client safety, enhance their quality of life and monitor all services to optimize client benefits. Offer referrals to medical, financial or legal specialists as needed Ensure there are no inappropriate placements, duplication of services, and unnecessary hospitalizations. Assist with transitioning client to an appropriate facility as needed. Ensure coordination of communication between all physicians, client, and their responsible family. Act as a liaison to responsible parties and related professionals, to keep them informed of the client's situation. Ongoing monitoring of clients health status and well-being. Provide crisis intervention as needed. Provide ongoing consultation and support to client and their families. Educate the client and/or family on aging issues, health, and life choices. Complete documentation requirements accurately and within 24 hours. Comply consistently with established time standards. Complete additional tasks as requested by supervisor. Qualifications: Pass a Criminal Background Check, Drug Screen, and DMV Check at hire and randomly as required by company policy. Maintain motor vehicle license and insurability per company policy. Possess a valid RN, LPN or SW license for state of residency Successfully complete and maintain MCO training/certification requirements CCM credentials preferred Highly proficient using computers, tablets, and/or smartphones Travel: Primarily local during the business day, although some out- of- area travel may be expected.

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