RN Case Manager - Christian Hospital, Emergency Department

RN Case Manager - Christian Hospital, Emergency Department BJC HealthCare Saint Louis, Missouri Additional Information About The Role Christian Hospital is seeking a compassionate, organized, and collaborative RN Case Manager to join our team. The ED Case Manager plays a vital role in coordinating patient care, facilitating safe and timely discharges, reducing avoidable admissions, and connecting patients with appropriate post-acute resources. Benefits eligible Full-time; Days Monday - Friday; days; generally 8am-4:30pm (with flexibility as needed after orientation) Weekend & Holiday rotation Additional Preferred Requirements BSN Previous case management or emergency department experience preferred Ability to work collabortively in a fast paced environment Prior experience with EPIC Overview Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state! The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as "high performing" in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition. Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24-hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services. The Case Management Department provides services through a collaborative process that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates options and services to meet an individual's needs. The Case Management Department is responsible for all acute care inpatients where needs have been identified or who have requested assistance, emergency department patients where needs have been identified, and community individuals who request assistance. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Coordinates, negotiates, procures and manages the care of patients to facilitate achievement of quality cost-effective outcomes. Works collaboratively with physicians and interdisciplinary staff, internal and external to the organization, to identify and resolve issues. Performs and provides consultation regarding Utilization Management and Performance Improvement programs in order to obtain optimum value for the patient and the reimbursement source. Responsibilities Assesses, coordinates, and evaluates each patient's plan of care. Establishes, continuously evaluates, and documents an individualized discharge plan. Ensures clinical documentation and cost-effective use of hospital resources. Minimum Requirements Education Nursing Diploma/Associate's Nursing Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications RN Preferred Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree Nursing Experience 2-5 years Benefits And Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well‑being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance* paid for by BJC Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance Not all benefits apply to all jobs Equal Opportunity Employer About BJC HealthCare #J-18808-Ljbffr NACSW – North American Association of Christians in Social Work