RN Case Manager PRN Weekends

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This job functions as the liaison and communicator with the patient caregivers healthcare providers and multi-disciplinary team members as well as post-acute care and third party payers. Discusses alternative care options with patient / caregivers as well as the multi-disciplinary team and assists with discharge planning needs. Facilitates movement along the health care continuum to ensure quality costeffective outcomes are achieved in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.

Education

Required -Registered nursediploma.

Preferred - Associate or bachelors degree in nursing.

Work Experience

Required -2 years of related experience.

Certifications

Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.

Basic Life Support (BLS.) through the American Heart Association.

Preferred -Certification in Case Management (CCM).

Health Care Management (CPHM).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers software and web-based applications.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

• Good organizational and time management skills.

• Conflict resolution skills and ability to demonstrate good judgement and decision making in performing tasks.

Job Duties

• Manages various aspects of the planning process in anticipation of the patients movement through the healthcare system.

• Uses care managements policies and procedures including application of evidenced based criteria and level of care and continued appropriateness.

• Manages the care of assigned patients through the healthcare system based on the patients individual needs.

• Prepares executes and reinforces post-discharge care plan.

• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population including but not limited to respect for privacy method of introduction to the patient adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed requesting permissions and communication style.

• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities duties and skills. Other duties may be added or this description amended at any time.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt transport storage preparation dispensing administration cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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Required Experience:

Manager