Nurse Case Manager I - Adult Case Management - Weekends Only

Job Summary Job Description Summary – The Nurse Case Manager I reports to the Manager of Case Management and Care Transitions. Under guidance of the Nurse Case Manager Team Leader, they function as a member of the clinical team. This role coordinates a plan of care to achieve clinical outcomes and promotes a safe and timely discharge. The position manages the plan of care throughout the care continuum to ensure efficient movement of the patient through the hospital system. The Nurse Case Manager I serves as a clinical expert related to discharge planning, resource utilization, and case management. Minimum Training and Education • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and three years work experience as a Registered Nurse required. • Prior leadership experience preferred. • One year of case management and/or utilization review work experience preferred. • Case Management certification preferred. • Staff hired prior to July 1 2013 will be grandfathered in regards to education requirements. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations • Licensure as a registered nurse by the state of South Carolina or a compact state required. • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Physical Requirements Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions (Frequent) Ability to perform pinching operations (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function (Selected Positions) (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Selected Positions) (Continuous) Equal Opportunity Employer The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. E‑Verify Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E‑Verify program, please note: #J-18808-Ljbffr