Case Manager Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment: evaluate patients’ medical, psychosocial, and discharge needs upon admission and throughout their stay
• Care Coordination: develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure effective treatment and timely interventions
• Discharge Planning: coordinate safe and appropriate discharge plans, including referrals to rehab, home health, or long-term care facilities
• Utilization Review: monitor the use of hospital resources and services to ensure appropriate care and avoid unnecessary treatments or extended stays
• Patient and Family Education: help patients and families understand care plans, post-discharge instructions, and available resources
• Advocacy: advocate for patient needs and preferences, ensuring care is aligned with their goals and values

Qualifications

• Starting April 1, 2015, minimum 5 years work experience post-graduation of an accredited school of nursing and a current state Registered Nurse license
• Grandfathered prior to April 1, 2015, minimum 5 years post-graduate of an accredited school of Social Work for Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• RN Case Manager preferred
• Five years acute care nursing experience preferred
• At least one year experience in case management, discharge planning or nursing management, preferred
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate, preferred
• Knowledge of Milliman Criteria and InterQual Criteria preferred
• Experience and knowledge in basic to intermediate computer skills
• Behavioral Violence Prevention Training within 3 months of hire and maintain current