RN Care Manager II-IPCM/FT Mercy Hospital STL

About the role

The Care Management model provides effective transition planning and length of stay oversight while encompassing quality patient care, patient safety, and financial components; promotes integration of a seamless care model; coordinates patient throughput; encourages healthcare team collaboration and coordination as evidenced by metrics; and optimizes performance and adoption of best practice. The Care Manager, as part of the Care Management team, facilitates the discharge planning process from admission to discharge in collaboration with the healthcare team. In addition, the Care Manager may intervene with patients who have complex or high-risk psychosocial needs as assigned. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the Mercy mission, values, and Service Standards.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the discharge planning process from admission to discharge in collaboration with the healthcare team
• Intervene with patients who have complex or high-risk psychosocial needs as assigned
• Perform duties consistent with Mercy mission, values, and Service Standards

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (required)
• Current License in the state of employment (required)
• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing (minimum required)
• 2–3 years acute care hospital setting (preferred)
• Care Management or Utilization Management experience (preferred)
• BLS (CPR) at hire date, minimum required, or within 90 days of hire
• Certification in Case Management (preferred)

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication
• Strong assessment, time management, and critical thinking skills
• Advanced computer skills
• Interacts effectively with a variety of people and situations at all levels of the organization
• Assessment, care, and treatment consistent with specific age-related needs of the patient (neonatal/infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric adult)
• Knowledge of InterQual or Milliman Care Guidelines (preferred)

Benefits

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits — including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.