Case Manager RN, Per Diem, Days, Putnam, CT

Job Summary

The RN Case Manager is a vital member of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team responsible for identifying and addressing case management needs in partnership with patients, significant others, payors, and the healthcare team. The role involves assessing patient needs, developing and implementing care plans, and evaluating post-discharge requirements to support patients across the continuum of care.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients’ continuum-of-care needs by conducting comprehensive chart reviews to identify medical and social factors, and by interviewing patients and significant others to determine home care needs and existing services.
• Plans continuum of care to meet identified needs in collaboration with the healthcare team, with comprehensive knowledge of community resources and services.
• Implements care plans and coordinates resources to achieve identified goals, including referring patients to appropriate providers, serving as a liaison between patients, the healthcare team, and external partners, and assisting patients in navigating the healthcare system.
• Makes sure the effectiveness of the continuum of care plan by collecting data for outcome measurements such as readmission rates.
• Performs utilization management functions such as reviewing all admissions and continued stays of all patients to assure medical appropriateness of level of care and length of stay.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required (BSN preferred). Current CT State license required. CCM preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of three years nursing experience in either a hospital or homecare setting required. Membership and participation in professional organizations preferred. Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent within 3 months of hire required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Clinically oriented professional utilizes the nursing process and applies the principles of case management well.
• Demonstrates ability to function under stress.
• Identify problems and make decisions based on your experience and judgment, as well as on established facts, such as budget locations and legal requirements/insurance guidelines.
• Capable of coordinating multiple tasks simultaneously and able to change activities frequently.
• Remain flexible in work schedule in order to provide the most effective and efficient support for the department and hospital mission.
• Understand legal and ethical issues pertaining to confidentiality and understand restrictions on the release of confidential information.

Benefits

• Sick Time
• 401K Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution
• Pet Insurance
• Shift Differential
• Pay for Performance