Discharge Coord/Case Manager RN ARRMC (Case Management)

Position Summary

The RN Discharge Coordinator/Case Manager performs a variety of duties centered around the discharge and case management of patients. Responsibilities include assessing patients for transitional care needs and barriers to discharge; communicating with the patient and family on their preferences; charting and documentation of plan of care; coordinating plans for discharges involving community resources and alternate levels of care; facilitating successful adherence to the discharge plan; maintaining high quality, patient centered and cost-effective results; and complying with all regulatory requirements. The Discharge Coordinator/Case Manager has a pivotal role in providing a smooth transition to the patient's next level of care.

Responsibilities

• Assessing patients for transitional care needs and barriers to discharge
• Communicating with the patient and family on their preferences
• Charting and documentation of plan of care
• Cooking plans for discharges involving community resources and alternate levels of care
• Facilitating successful adherence to the discharge plan
• Maintaining high quality, patient centered and cost-effective results
• Complying with all regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing or allied health field, preferred
• Experience: 2 years of progressive nursing experience in an acute care setting, preferably within discharge, utilization, and/or case management - or the equivalent in education and/or experience - is required
• Please note: Preference will be given to candidates having both preferred experience and education

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to prioritize job responsibilities and organize workload
• Effectively communicate information related to system, departmental, and patient processes
• Demonstrates flexibility in workload adjustments and volume
• Ability to function in a team environment with healthcare professionals
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively represent the department to the public and interact with fellow team members, nursing/physician/ancillary staff, third-party payors, and patients/families
• Project management skills; technical support with computer skills; critical thinking; leadership attributes; problem solving skills; ability to gather data and report on findings, preferred

Total Rewards

• Competitive Pay: Hourly and salaried positions earn market-based compensation
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents beginning within 30 days of hire
• Retail Savings: Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match
• Paid Time Off: Generous ETO for part-time and above employees
• Professional Development: Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment program
• Additional Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs

At Asante, We Are Guided By Our Values

• Excellence
• Respect
• Honesty
• Service
• Teamwork