Nurse case manager

RN CASE MANAGER – CARE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT - University of New Mexico Hospital – Albuquerque *Inpatient *Outpatient *Utilization Management *SRMC Care Management *Part Time Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations. Inpatient Care Management: Supports patient’s inpatient stay through care coordination, discharge planning and proactively discharging patient safely to the next level of care when medically ready. RN Case Managers have a 1:25-30 patient ratio and support all age groups from newborn to seniors. From birth to end of life needs. RN CM attend daily multidisciplinary rounds and work alongside providers, therapist, pharmacist on a daily basis. This work is done primarily in person. · Most positions will be Monday- Friday from 8-430pm. · Weekend and PRN availability · There is required on-call for weekends (10 days/year) · Holiday coverage (2 Holidays/year) Outpatient Care Management: Supports patient needs in the outpatient clinic setting, that encompasses care plan facilitation, transition of care coordination between an acute care setting to the home. RN Case Manager (RNCM) will assist with referrals in the areas of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) support, Home Healthcare, Hospice, and any other care coordination needs that helps patients continue to stay at home and reduce readmission to the hospital. · Primarily working on computer and phone,navigating multiple software systems/programs to send and receive referrals for patients. Microsoft excel and word Powerchart - Cerner/Oracle electronic medical record electronic faxing/scanning system. · Clinic hours are normally 0800-1700. · Position schedule primarily Monday- Friday from 0800-1630, with some flexibility. · Primarily work in clinic setting with consideration for one work from home day after 6 months of employment and successful completion of competency requirements. · No weekends or on-call work requirement. · Clinics are closed on major holidays. Utilization Management: Inpatient Care Management- SRMC Campus: Supports patient’s inpatient stay through care coordination, dischargeplanningand proactively discharging patient safely to the next level of care when medically ready. RN Case Managers areassigned to units andhave a 1:25-30 patient ratio andsupport forall age groups. RN CM attends daily multidisciplinary rounds and worksalongsideSocial Work case manager, case management assistants, providers, therapist, and pharmacistdaily. This work is done primarily in personon their assigned unit/s. · Most positions will be Monday- Friday from 8-430pm. · Weekend and PRN availability · There isrequiredon-callforevenings andweekends (approximately 10 days/year) · Holiday coverage (approximately2 Holidays/year) Department: Registered Nurse