Nurse Case Manager I

Job Description Summary Utilizing a collaborative approach, the Case Manager will assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate the options and services required to meet an individual's health needs. Provides comprehensive on-going case management services to patients by coordinating and managing the care of patients to meet multiple service needs across the continuum of care. Ensure optimal patient outcomes that address quality, service, customer satisfaction and cost-effectiveness. The Case Manager will partner with the multidisciplinary team to establish care and allocate resources associated with the patient's risk assessment. Assists the patient/patient's family in coping with illness by optimizing the patient's/family's self-care abilities and supporting their consumer rights. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000314 CHS - Case Management & Care Transitions (Main) Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Job Description Utilizing a collaborative approach, the Case Manager will assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate the options and services required to meet an individual's health needs. Provides comprehensive on-going case management services to patients by coordinating and managing the care of patients to meet multiple service needs across the continuum of care. Ensure optimal patient outcomes that address quality, service, customer satisfaction and cost-effectiveness. The Case Manager will partner with the multidisciplinary team to establish care and allocate resources associated with the patient's risk assessment. Assists the patient/patient's family in coping with illness by optimizing the patient's/family's self-care abilities and supporting their consumer rights. Additional Job Description Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred with minimum of one year of experience. RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date. Refer to policy A141 for more details. Prior leadership experience preferred. One year of case management and/or utilization review work experience preferred. Case Management certification preferred. Licensure as a registered nurse by the state of South Carolina or compact state required. Certification in Case Management preferred. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. E-Verify Program Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: #J-18808-Ljbffr