Job Description
RN Unit MANAGER - NEW YORK - BROOKLYNThe RN Unit Manager (Registered Nurse) coordinates medically necessary services to ensure effective organization of long-term care and health-related care across various community, home, and facility-based settings.Performance Responsibilities and Standards
- Provide care management to a group of members through collaborative assessment, planning, facilitation, and advocacy for options and services, utilizing available resources.
- Implement quality and cost-effective care plans in collaboration with members, families, healthcare teams, and community programs.
- Revise care plans based on changes in members' physical, mental, or social well-being, developing comprehensive individualized care plans.
- Utilize evidence-based strategies to prevent hospitalization and inappropriate ER utilization.
- Engage members and families to optimize wellness, self-care, and functional capabilities.
- Oversee managed care caseload, evaluating assessment data and clinical notes.
- Complete monthly member phone contacts following agency standards.
- Facilitate timely referrals to health and community-based resources.
- Document all member activity accurately in Medical records.
- Review and authorize service requests according to workflows and timelines.
- Collaborate with members, Primary Care Providers, interdisciplinary teams, caregivers, and families.
- Attend care conferences with the Supervisor.
- Promote quality cost-effective outcomes.
- Maintain members in independent living situations.
- Ensure consistent care along the healthcare continuum through continuous assessment.
- Act as a liaison and advocate for members.
- Demonstrate cultural competence respecting cultural health beliefs and language needs.
- Provide services and coordinate within a managed care system.
- Thoroughly document communications with providers, members, families, and network providers.
- Ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations.
- Participate in Quality Assurance and Improvement initiatives.
- Perform other assigned duties.
Requirements
- Registered Professional Nurse license and registration in New York State.
- Education: BSN preferred; Associates Degree required.
- One year of Nursing Experience preferred.
- Experience in long-term care and/or managed care required.
- Familiarity with Home Healthcare, Medicare, and Medicaid preferred.
- Preferred Case Management Certification.
- Bilingual skills are desirable.
- Ability to work independently, handle multiple assignments, and prioritize.
- Proficient in basic computer skills, Microsoft Office programs.
- Strong in-person and phone communication skills.
- Willingness to learn an organization's software system.
Physical Requirements
- Desk work comprises 90% of the day.
- Adequate visual and hearing abilities for communication.
- Proficiency in verbal and written expression.
- Comfortable using the telephone.
- Frequent laptop usage for data entry and information retrieval.
- Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Category III - Minimal contact with fluids.
- Compensation & Benefits
Competitive Salary With
- 401k, generous Employer match
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- BSN Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months
- Work/life balance
- Employee Recognition Platform
- Paid Time Off, Holidays, Extended Sick Leave
- Short/Long term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
And More!If you are dedicated to patient care, team developmentseek work-life balance, and attractive benefits, email your resume to Christian Hanson at ...@gogpac.com. For inquiries or discussion, text/call (234) ###-####. All inquiries are confidential.All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.