Resident Care Manager

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Resident Care Manager (LPN) – Posting #25758

Salary: $96,000 - $102,000

Position Summary:

Full-time Resident Care Manager position available immediate for our Behavioral Health department in Seattle, WA. The Resident Care Manager will coordinate, manage and supervise Resident care as assigned.  This includes the responsibility of implementing and ensuring completion of systems of care. Establishes and implements Nursing Dept. policies and procedures. The Resident Care Manager must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the residents served, knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, and be able to identify and work to meet each resident’s age-specific needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Patient/Client, the Client’s Provider and other members of the interdisciplinary team in coordinating care and services.
• Provide direct care and services to Patients/Clients as per organizational protocol, i.e. – insulin monitoring and injections, etc.
• Give/receive shift report to/from in-coming LPN, RN and to CNAs and Med Techs on shift
• Supervise the on-floor work of CNAs and Med Techs to insure quality care and services to all Residents, at all times.
• Consistently practice Universal precautions and sterile technique, as required.
• Provide direct supervision of nursing staff as assigned (24 hour accountability).
• Ensure that all incident reports are completed and reported per state regulations.
• Demonstrate technical nursing skills.
• Coordinate new employee orientation and orientation for employees in a new position/role.
• Will complete payroll responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Complete yearly performance evaluations and competency tests for staff.
• Counsels/reprimands/terminates personnel as per organizational policies and procedures and Union contract.
• Participates in organizational/community events and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• To achieve success as a Behavioral Health RCM, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory and always strive to exceed basic requirements.

• The person in this position must possess the understanding, physical health, emotional stability and personality suited to meeting the health, mental and emotional health, socio/economic and ability needs of the Resident population the Geriatric Facility serves.
• Must possess an interest and ability to work with Resident groups from across the life span.
• A basic understanding of managed health care and the mechanics of DSHS is very useful.
• A desire to learn about health promotion and disease prevention and treatment options is highly desirable.
• RCM must have the ability to read and write in English with excellent charting and documentation skills; Spanish speaking preferred, but not required.
• Must possess good communication skills suitable to communicate with a wide range of people in many situations, and be able to interact sensitively and appropriately with people of diverse backgrounds.

Education and/or Experience:

• The Geriatric-Psychiatry Facility RCM must be licensed to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Washington, and has successfully completed the state mandated HIV education.
• RCM must obtain continuing education credits to meet licensure requirements.
• RCM must be licensed in the State of Washington to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Mental Health experience is preferred.
• Must have up to two years of experience working with a range of patient age groups and health concerns.
• This position must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.
• Must complete a pre-hire and annual TB test screening.
• Annual employee health screening required
• Annual TB test required
• Annual influenza vaccine required. Only exception is for employees with a medical or religious exemption approved by Administration. Employees with an approved medical or religious exemption must wear a mask at all times during the flu season.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 27 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. 

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Nicholas Ramirez, Senior Vice President, at [email protected]

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted on 01/16/2024

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html.