RN Case Manager I - Inpatient- PT

Job Summary

RN Case Manager-Inpatient coordinates comprehensive, cost-effective care for a designated patient population. Works with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care and appropriate utilization of services. Evaluates medical necessity, manages resources to support positive patient outcomes, and performs duties in alignment with the medical center’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents a comprehensive assessment for a specified group of patients whose diagnosis; procedures; and social, psychological, or financial needs indicate they would benefit from case management.
• Participates in the coordination and development of a plan of care with patients, family, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Reasseses and documents clinical needs and case management interventions.
• Facilitates coordination, timeliness, and appropriate resource for the patient's need.
• Captures and implements specific case management activities or interventions to achieve the goals set forth in the case management plan.
• Exhibits a positive and professional attitude as exhibited in behavior and productivity.
• Leads case management activities within specific patient/service populations.
• Makes a continuous evaluation of the patient's progress to determine the effectiveness of interventions and the interdisciplinary plan and impacts a change in the plan at the patient's condition or circumstances change.
• Evaluates appropriateness and medical necessity of the plan of care.
• Facilitates actions to move patients to the appropriate level of care as indicated.
• Collaborates with the social worker and other team members to discuss patients in need of services, resources, or support.
• Utilizes reports, data, and schedules to evaluate measures required to reflect.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of nursing experience in an inpatient setting.
• Valid RN license.
• RN case management certification preferred.