RN Care Manager II-IPCM/FT/Mercy Hospital STL

About the role

The Care Manager collaborates within an interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, advocate, and coordinate patient care from admission to discharge, ensuring safe transitions post-hospitalization. They focus on maintaining patient safety, quality of care, and a positive experience through effective transition planning and oversight of length of stay, utilizing performance metrics and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, advocate, and coordinate patient care from admission to discharge.
• Ensure safe transitions post-hospitalization.
• Oversee length of stay and utilize performance metrics and best practices.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to maintain patient safety, quality of care, and a positive patient experience.
• Adhere to mission and values while focusing on continuous improvement to enhance patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Nursing degree from an accredited school.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in acute care (preferred).
• Experience in Care/Utilization Management (preferred).
• Certification in Case Management (advantageous).