Nurse Case Manager

Nurse Case ManagerThe Nurse Case Manager assists in providing a system of health care delivery at client which utilizes a coordinated, collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to assess, plan, coordinate and evaluate the health care needs of patients throughout the health care continuum. The Nurse Case Manager serves as an advanced clinical resource to patients, families, staff and physicians in the delivery of care.Job Requirement Education/ExperienceGraduation from an accredited school of nursing. Minimum three (3) years of nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting, one (1) year of which was in Case Management, Discharge Planning, or Utilization Review. At the sole discretion of the Hospital, a Master's Degree in nursing with a concentration in case management may substitute for the experience requirement.Licensing/Certification Requirements:Valid License from State of Nevada to Practice as a Registered Nurse. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA).Additional and/or Preferred Position Requirements:Minimum three (3) years of Case Management experience in an acute care setting.Recent Documented experience in an acute care setting.Experience as a Case Manager in pediatrics is preferred.Recent documented Emergency Department experience a plus.Recent documented Utilization Review experience a plus.One or more of the following A PLUS!Certified Case Manager (CCM)Accredited Case Manager (ACM) Membership in:The Commission of Case Management Certification (CCMC)Academy of Certified Case Managers (ACCM)American Case Management Association (ACMA)Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements Knowledge of:Principles of case management; nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and coordination of patient care); standards of care; disease process of illnesses or injuries in variety of specialty areas; patient care plan development; patient evaluation and assessment techniques; Nurse Practice Act; third party reimbursement regulations and rules; department and hospital safety practices and procedures; patient rights; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures; age specific patient care practices.SkillsWorking with patients in a variety of conditions; interpreting rules and regulations; interpreting and analyzing patient medical charts; using computers and a variety of software applications; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds under stressful conditions; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.Cogent Infotech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply Join Us At Cogent Infotech, your ideas matter. Join a purpose-driven organization that celebrates diversity, encourages collaboration, and invests in your future.