RN Case Manager PT Weekends

Summary of Job Duties

The RN Case Manager is responsible for managing the continuum of care for admission through discharge for assigned patients. The role reflects appropriate knowledge of the RN scope of practice, current state requirements, CMS Conditions of Participation, EMTALA, Patient Bill of Rights, AB 1203 and other Federal or State regulatory agency requirements specific to discharge planning. The RN Case Manager partners with the multi-disciplinary team, utilizes scientific evidence for best practices, relevant data and compliance with the Mission and Core Values of UAMS.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Baccalaureate Degree, ADN, or Diploma RN Degree; 3 years RN experience; Valid Arkansas Registered Nursing License
• Preferred Qualifications: National Nursing Certification; BSN preferred; Certified Case Manager (CCM) or American Case Management (ACM) certification

Additional Responsibilities/Competencies

• Excellent communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Strong work ethics and accountability

Additional Information

Job Requirements: Initiates appropriate referrals to internal and external interdisciplinary teams. Establishes a working diagnosis on every patient at the time of the initial review. Communicates the target length of stay estimated discharge on every patient at the time of the initial review and coordinates the discharge planning process in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Documents all team, physician, and patient/family communication and concerns pertaining to coordinating of care and services. Communicates with physicians regarding the level of care or admission status when appropriate criteria are not met for inpatient, observation, or continued stay review. Identifies, intervenes on taking a proactive approach to ensure right time discharges and documents avoidable and denied days and discharge delays. Identifies patients/families with psychosocial and/or non-medical discharge planning needs and refers to the Social Work team member as appropriate. Assesses the patient prior to discharge to determine if the plan is appropriate and makes necessary revisions. Identifies and refers cases appropriate for Ethics Committee consideration. Participates in Performance Improvement, Evidenced Based Practice/Research process. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Supports the integration of current evidence into nursing practices. Promotes an environment conducive to positive educational experience for all students and staff. Provides effective patient/family education (link to PFCC). Implements POC using an approach that is interdisciplinary with Patient and Family Centered Care. Effectively collaborates and communicates with the multidisciplinary team at all levels. Communicates care appropriately through documentation in the medical record. Reports variances in care/systems/processes through the appropriate means. Perform other duties as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Stand: Frequently
• Sit: Frequently
• Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently
• Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs
• Push and pull weight: 25 lbs
• Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently
• Talk: Continuously
• Hear: Continuously
• Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

Physical Environment

• Inside Medical Facility Environment
• Noise Level : Moderate
• Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity, Near visual acuity
• Hazards: Biological, Chemical, Dust, Electrical, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Radiation, Sharp objects/tools

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

• License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions)
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume

Optional Documents

• Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

• Annual TB Screening
• Criminal Background Check
• Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification).

Constant Physical Activity

• Hearing
• Frequent Physical Activity: Feeling, Grasping, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
• Occasional Physical Activity: Balancing, Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Stooping

Benefits Eligible

Yes