RN Case Manager - PRN
Ochsner Health · Slidell, LA · 3 wk ago
HealthcarePart-time
About the role
We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.
Responsibilities
- Performs pre-admission, admission, and continued stay reviews as directed per CMS guidelines, commercial payer guidelines, and/or hospital policy.
- Supports the values of service excellence, teamwork and integrity and maintains minimum standards for licensure and strives for personal/professional development.
- Maintains knowledge of the conditions of participation as it relates to utilization review and discharge planning.
- Maintains open communication with all appropriate parties while functioning as a liaison between ED physicians, hospitalists, attending physicians, and physician advisors.
- Leads the oversight and management of the functional and financial outcomes, including coordination and implementation of the discharge plan, during the acute-care hospitalization.
- Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current registered nurse license in state of practice.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
- 3 years of hospital-based experience in discharge planning, case management or utilization review preferred.
Skills
- Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).
Benefits
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Pay
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Schedule
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