RN Care Manager Weekend (Joplin)

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Care Management model provides effective transition planning and length of stay oversight while encompassing quality patient care, patient safety, and financial components; promotes integration of a seamless care model; coordinates patient throughput; encourages healthcare team collaboration and coordination as evidenced by metrics; and optimizes performance and adoption of best practice.

The Care Manager, as part of the Care Management team, facilitates the discharge planning process from admission to discharge in collaboration with the healthcare team. In addition, the Care Manager may intervene with patients who have complex or high-risk psychosocial needs as assigned. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the Mercy mission, values, and Service Standards.

Position Details:

The RN Care Manager II - IPCM, as part of the interdisciplinary team, assesses, plans, advocates, and coordinates care from admission to discharge ensuring a safe transition post-hospitalization. This role involves assessing patients' health needs, developing individualized care plans, and coordinating services to optimize health outcomes. Effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare providers is essential in this role. Additionally, this is a key role in advocating for patients' needs, promoting health education, and facilitating smooth transitions of care across healthcare settings. Clinical expertise, critical thinking skills, and compassion are required and instrumental in promoting the well-being of patients and improving healthcare outcomes. This position performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the Mercy mission, values, and service standards.

Qualifications:

Required Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing Required

Required Experience

1 year of acute care hospital setting

Required Licensure

Current RN License in the state of employment

Required Certifications

BLS (Basic Life Support) at hire date, or within 90 days

Preferred Certification

Certification in Case Management

Preferred Experience

2 years acute care hospital setting

Care Management or Utilization Management experience

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.