The Forest at Duke is an upscale retirement community with a beautiful new Health Center! Staffing ratios of 1 CNA to 5 residents & 1 Nurse to 20 residents!

The Nurse Care Manager directs and provides person-centered, rehabilitative, holistic care and chronic disease management to residents. The Health Center follows the Small House Model of care-- a person-centered approach where residents have a significant say in their daily lives, their care, and their living environment.

This position works three 12-hour shifts which include every other weekend. Competitive pay up to $32.75/hour for LPNs and $38.00/hour for RNs.

We are hiring for:

Full Time- 3/12-hour shifts: 7:00pm – 7:30am (Nights) or 7:00am – 7:30pm (Days)

Part Time- every other weekend: 7:00pm – 7:30am (Nights)

PRN- as needed: 7:00pm – 7:30am (Nights) & 7:00am – 7:30pm (Days)

What the Forest provides:

• Competitive pay based on experience plus shift differentials.
• Twice a year bonuses from our Employee Appreciation Fund
• Annual Performance Evaluation with potential for Performance-based bonus 
• Low cost/high benefit health insurance coverage (major medical, FSA, vision, dental).
• Excellent life and disability insurance coverage paid 100% by The Forest.
• 403B retirement plan with an outstanding 7% company match.
• Employee Scholarship opportunity to further education
• Award-winning Health Center/Small House Model
• Accrued vacation, sick,and discretionary time
• Employee wellness and recognition programs to reward great work and provide work/life balance.

…and so much more!

We want to hear from you! Please complete our online application now for prompt consideration!

Job description

Join our Small House team and enjoy providing individualized care in a homelike setting! The Forest at Duke is thrilled about the recent opening of our newly-constructed, state of the art, Health Center. Utilizing the Small House concept, the new Health Center features nine "small houses" that support varying levels of care within our established continuum: Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing.

The RN/LPN directs and provides person-centered, rehabilitative, holistic care and chronic disease management to residents in household. The licensed team members provide leadership for all care partners in their assigned houses and ensure that care is provided as developed by the individualized care plan. They have oversight and supervisory responsibility for day-to-day nursing care and programs and services provided by the neighborhood care team in compliance with current federal, state, and local standards governing the facility.

The position works three 12 hour shifts, including every other weekend.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervising the care team for their assigned house(s), including staffing, work assignments, performance evaluation and improvement, coaching and training, disciplinary actions and investigations, injury reporting, and problem-solving.
• Provide care to meet resident needs including direct care, medication administration, and treatments.
• Conducts clinical rounds on all assigned resident every shift.
• Makes rounds with physicians as necessary and ensures proper record keeping. Consults with physicians in providing care, treatment, diagnostic and therapeutic services, and notifies physicians of resident accidents, incidents, and changes in condition.
• Collaborates with all members of the interdisciplinary team to assure holistic wellness.
• Collaborates with the physician and pharmacist to manage resident medications.
• Conducts assessments, leads care planning, writes and or adjusts the resident’s care plan, and manages family expectations for the residents assigned.
• Complete MDS assessments in EHR. If RN, finalize the process by submitting and locking the assessments.
• Other RN duties as assigned

Key Requirements:

• Must be a licensed nurse (RN or LPN) currently licensed by the State of North Carolina, with 3-5 years of experience; geriatric nursing is preferred.
• At least two years’ experience as a Charge Nurse or Nurse Supervisor is required, and must include direct supervisory experience.
• Must be willing to promote standards of person-centered care.
• Must have strong computer skills; previous experience with Electronic Health Records is preferred.
• Must show ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Must have certification in ServSafe® and BLS/CPR. Can be obtained during first 90 days of employment.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical assessment practices and procedures and laws, regulations, and guidelines governing long-term care.
• Must be able to assist in planning, supervising, coordinating, and evaluating the activities of nursing team members.

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics

Physical Setting:

• Long term care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Durham, NC 27705: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 3 years (Preferred)
• Supervisory: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN or LPN License in NC (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Care Manager to join our team. The Care Manager will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the healthcare needs of patients, ensuring they receive high-quality care and support.

 Responsibilities
- Utilize expertise in various medical areas such as Emergency medicine, Medical-surgical, Pediatrics, Critical care, Primary care, and Behavioral health to assess patient needs and develop care plans.
- Coordinate patient care activities, including scheduling appointments, arranging consultations, and monitoring treatment plans.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure seamless delivery of services and optimal patient outcomes.
- Conduct utilization management to optimize resources and enhance patient care efficiency.
- Provide patient education on health management and preventive care strategies.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.


 Experience
- Prior experience in nursing or a related healthcare field is required.
- Proficiency in Patient care practices.
- Knowledge of inhale techniques is preferred.
- Familiarity with Utilization management processes is a plus.

Join our team as a Care Manager to make a meaningful impact on patient well-being through comprehensive care coordination and management.

If you’ve got what it takes to become one of our newest Team Members, we’d like to hear from you! Please apply today for prompt consideration!

The Forest at Duke is proud to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), national origin, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other class of unique or protected character.