RN Care Manager

Job Overview

The RN Care Manager is responsible for providing assessments, planning, interventions and follow-up for patients and family members at Shriners Children's across the continuum of care. Through this function, by joining the team, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact on our patient's experience. You'll help to provide continuity of care for positive outcomes in our family centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the plan of care to achieve desired outcomes and integrates the work of the health care team.
• Ensures the development of a safe and effective plan of care through early identification and assessment of the patient's needs and the resources available.
• Collaborates by working with patients, families, caregivers, and the health care team locally and within the SHC system to jointly communicate, problem solve, and share accountability for optimal outcomes.
• Arranges services among community agencies, physicians, patients, family, caregivers, and others involved in the plan of care.
• Ensures prudent utilization of all resources by evaluation of the resources available to the patient and balancing cost and quality to ensure optimal clinical and financial outcomes.

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job's responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• BSN
• RN license in state of practice
• Case Management Certification (CMC, ACM or ANCC), or willingness to achieve within 12 months of eligibility.
• 3 years Nursing experience

Preferred

• MSN
• 5+ years of clinical experience in Pediatrics, Burn care and/or Orthopaedics
• 3-5 years Care Coordination/Case Management experience
• Experience with utilization review/management with a working knowledge of InterQual criteria