Nurse Case Manager II - Adult ED

About the role

The Nurse Case Manager (NCM) II reports to the Manager of Case Management and Care Transitions. This role functions as a member of the clinical team, coordinating a plan of care to achieve clinical outcomes and promoting a safe and timely discharge. The position manages the plan of care throughout the care continuum to ensure the efficient movement of the patient through the hospital system. The NCM II serves as a clinical expert related to discharge planning, resource utilization, and case management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates a plan of care to achieve clinical outcomes and promote a safe and timely discharge.
• Manages the plan of care throughout the care continuum to ensure the efficient movement of the patient through the hospital system.
• Serves as a clinical expert related to discharge planning, resource utilization, and case management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and three years work experience as a Registered Nurse required.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.
• One year of Case Management experience preferred.
• Case Management certification preferred.
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the state of South Carolina or compact state required.
• Certification in Case Management preferred.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, working indoors, working outside in temperature extremes, working from elevated areas, working in confined/cramped spaces, bending at the waist, twisting at the waist, squatting, performing "pinching" operations, performing gross motor activities with fingers and hands, performing firm grasping with fingers and hands, performing fine manipulation with fingers and hands, reaching overhead, performing repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, using lower extremities for balance and coordination, reaching in all directions, lifting and carrying 50 lbs. unassisted, lifting/lowering objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted, lifting from 36" to overhead 25 lbs., exerting up to 50 lbs. of force, maintaining 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes, determining distance/relationship between objects; depth perception, matching or discriminating between colors, maintaining hearing acuity, with correction, performing gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements, dealing effectively with stressful situations, working rotating shifts, working overtime as required, working in a latex safe environment, maintaining tactile sensory functions, and if selected, maintaining good olfactory sensory function and being qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in electronic health records (EHR).
• Knowledgeable in discharge planning and resource utilization.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Salary grade Health-29.

Schedule

Days. Monday-Friday. Occasional weekends & holidays. No nights.

Additional Information

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Cost Center: CC000314 CHS - Case Management & Care Transitions (Main)

Pay Rate Type: Salary

Pay Grade: Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Days. Monday-Friday. Occasional weekends & holidays. No nights.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried

Equal Opportunity Employer

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All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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