Registered Nurse Case Manager

Job Opportunity at SSM Health Good Samaritan HospitalIt's more than a career, it's a callingIL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mount VernonWorker Type: PRNJob Highlights:Join a team where your work matters – every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.In this role, you will provide comprehensive case management services, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support patients and families, improving outcomes, and enhance the overall care experience.Department: Case Management, SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mount VernonSchedule: Variable shifts as needed for staffing.Preferred Requirements:3–5 years of medical/surgical or ICU nursing experienceCase management or utilization management experience is preferred.Excellent communication skills are required.Candidates must be detail oriented.Candidates must be self-driven.Pay Range: $32.77 - $52.43Pay Rate Type: HourlySSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.Job Summary:Assesses, develops, plans, implements, and evaluates patients discharge planning needs to next level of care in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:Ensures compliance with Condition of Participation (CoP) discharge planning.Identifies and escalates gaps/barriers related to inpatient and observation length of stay.Assesses patients at high risk for readmission. Identifies root cause for readmission. Develops plan and collaborates with multidisciplinary team regarding discharge planning to next level of care.Participates with other members of team regarding opportunities for improvement in standard work.May also be responsible for: utilization management process, ED case management process, admission process, and act as a case manager liaison with post acute providers (skilled nursing facilities, rehab, home health, etc.).Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient's age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.Education:Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensingExperience:Three years' acute care experiencePhysical Requirements:Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Frequent keyboard use/data entry.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Rare climbing.Required Professional License and/or Certifications:State of Work Location: IllinoisRegistered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)State of Work Location: MissouriRegistered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact StateOrRegistered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional RegistrationState of Work Location: OklahomaRegistered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact StateOrRegistered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)State of Work Location: WisconsinRegistered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact StateOrRegistered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesWork Shift: Variable Shift (United States of America)Job Type: EmployeeDepartment: 8570000046 Case Management Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.