Case Manager RN Wkd PRN

Case Manager RNThe Case Manager RN utilizes advanced nursing skills and knowledge to comprehensively coordinate care for a defined patient population to facilitate patients through the continuum of care. Coordinates all aspects of discharge planning and establishes a safe discharge plan for assigned patients.Job DutiesInteracts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.Advocates for the patient and family throughout the entire episode of care. Functions as a resource to facilitate communication among the healthcare team and patient/family.Facilitates patient progression throughout the patient's hospital stay.Reviews patient length of stay/barriers data to facilitate patients' progression during Multidisciplinary Rounds and Escalation/Outlier meetings.Reviews patients' status daily to identify issues requiring priority interventions or attention which may impact the established discharge plan.May facilitate daily patient Plan of Care Huddle Rounds functioning as the Patient Progression Leader or supports the identified Patient Progression Leader.Monitors patient's progress intervening as necessary to ensure patient progresses efficiently.Proactively identifies and resolves barriers to patient care and/or progression to discharge.Escalates unresolved barriers to Department Leadership.Weekend Specific Tasks:Confirms patients continues medical stability for pre-arranged discharges for the respective weekend dayPerforms discharge planning assessment and develops relevant interventions specifically trauma patients (Abington)Facilitate and coordinate discharge plans for patients identified to leave on the weekend, including homecare/hospice services; transportation; post-acute facility placementObtain relevant post-authorizationsCompletes patient assessments so that weekend discharges can be facilitatedManages Livanta appeal determinations and if necessary addresses alternate discharge plansProvides updates to post-acute facility liaisons regarding possible weekend dischargesProvides updates for week day staff, per departmental proceduresMinimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree of Nursing3 years case management or discharge planning experienceRN - Licensed Registered Nurse_NJ - State of New Jersey orRN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of PennsylvaniaAdditional Qualifications Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.Work ShiftWeekend Day (United States of America)Worker Sub TypeRegularEmployee EntityThomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.Primary Location Address111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America