RN - Case Manager

Care Manager

Job Title: Care Manager

Profession: RN Specialty: Case Management

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 40

Experience: Two (2) years of health care experience as a Registered Nurse

License: Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state.

Certifications: N/A

Must-Have:

• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Patient assessment skills.
• Case management skills.
• Utilization review experience.
• Discharge planning experience.

Description:

The purpose of this position is to provide ongoing support and expertise through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and overall evaluation of individual patient needs. The overall goal of the position is to enhance the quality of patient management and satisfaction. This role promotes continuity of care and cost-effectiveness. The Care Manager must be highly organized and adaptable to frequent changes. Compliance with regulatory and departmental guidelines and policies is essential.

Key responsibilities include identifying cases and prioritizing daily patient assessments. Candidates will conduct and document assessments and plans of care following established guidelines. Participation in daily Care Management touchpoints is required. Consultation with social workers and communication with team members will be necessary to prioritize actions. Attendance and participation in care meetings will be expected to provide and receive information on patient progression. The Care Manager will alert the care team to any concerns that could impact patient discharge readiness. Modifications to discharge plans will be made based on information shared during meetings. The role includes assisting with identifying expected discharge dates and completing follow-up actions. Active consult discussions with the multidisciplinary team are necessary when barriers to discharge arise. Coordinating family meetings and providing education on community resources is essential. Candidates will communicate medical milestones for transitions with patients and families. Identifying patients with barriers to discharge is required based on ongoing discussions. Assessments of discharge plans and communication of post-discharge needs must be conducted regularly. Authorization for post-discharge services will need to be identified and referred to appropriate providers. Participation in medication resource management for patients without resources may be necessary. Verifying patient understanding and agreement of discharge plans is part of the role. Administrative tasks should be delegated to appropriate personnel. Consultation with social workers and other team members will follow established protocols.