RN Care Manager - PACE/Elderplace

As an RN Care Manager at Providence, your key responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, developing care plans, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and monitoring the progress of participants who have recently been discharged from healthcare facilities. You'll focus on ensuring that participants receive medically and financially appropriate care while collaborating closely with social workers and physicians.

To qualify for the RN Care Manager position at Providence, you must have a Washington Registered Nurse License upon hire. Additionally, while not mandatory, having at least one year of experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing is preferred, as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. These qualifications ensure you are well-prepared to serve our elderly participants.

Yes! Providence offers a $15,000 hiring bonus for eligible external candidates who meet the required qualifications for the RN Care Manager position. This bonus reflects our commitment to attracting skilled professionals who are ready to make a difference in elderly care.

As an RN Care Manager at Providence, you will work in a supportive and collaborative environment where the focus is on empowering elderly participants to live independently. You will be based at the MLK site in Seattle, working on weekdays during day shifts, ensuring you're able to provide personalized care and support.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package for RN Care Managers, designed to support your well-being and professional growth. This includes health benefits, retirement plans, paid time-off, and opportunities for continuing education, allowing you to focus on providing excellent care while ensuring your own health and financial security.

When answering this question, provide specific examples from your previous experience in geriatric nursing, emphasizing your role in patient assessments, care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Highlight any particular challenges you faced and how you effectively managed them to support your patients.

Discuss your approach to prioritization, mentioning how you assess the urgency of each patient's needs. Emphasize the importance of communication within interdisciplinary teams to ensure that all patients receive timely and appropriate care.

Share the methodologies you employ for conducting comprehensive patient assessments, such as using evidence-based practices and tools to gather social, medical, and emotional health information. Demonstrating knowledge of best practices reassures the interviewer of your expertise.

Explain your conflict resolution strategies, emphasizing the importance of open communication and collaboration. Share a specific instance where you navigated a conflict, focusing on the outcome to show your problem-solving abilities.

Detail the steps you take to develop effective care plans, including assessing patient needs, collaborating with team members, and incorporating feedback from the patients and their families. Highlight any tools or frameworks you use to ensure comprehensive and individualized plans.

Describe your awareness of healthcare regulations and your commitment to adhering to them while providing patient care. Discuss any relevant training or certifications you have that keep you updated on compliance best practices.

Discuss the critical nature of communication in your role. Illustrate how effective communication not only enhances teamwork among care providers but also fosters trust and understanding with participants and their families.

Explain how you monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented care plans through regular assessments, feedback collection, and adjustments made as necessary. Emphasize the importance of ongoing evaluation to achieve optimal outcomes.

Mention the specific tools or technologies you are familiar with that aid in patient management, documentation, and communication. This shows your adaptability and willingness to embrace advancements in healthcare to improve patient care.

Articulate your motivations for choosing Providence, such as their commitment to elderly care, community impact, and the supportive work environment. Tailor your answer to reflect your personal values and how they align with the mission at Providence.