Registered Nurse - Case Manager

It‘s more than a career, it‘s a calling MO-SSM Health 3440 DePaul Drive Worker Type Regular Job Highlights Department: Case Management Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4pm. Only weekend requirement is participation in a backup call rotation approximately every six months. Requires 3 years RN Licensed Acute Care Experience; preferred prior work as a Case Manager or a Nurse Navigator. Location: SSM Health’s DePaul Hospital – St.Louis Job Summary Assesses, develops, plans, implements, and evaluates patients' discharge planning needs to the next level of care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Job Responsibilities and Requirements Ensures compliance with Condition of Participation (CoP) discharge planning. Identifies and escalates gaps/barriers related to inpatient and observation length of stay. Assesses patients at high risk for readmission, identifies root causes, and develops a plan in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team regarding discharge planning. Participates with other team members regarding opportunities for improvement in standard work. May also be responsible for utilization management process, ED case management process, admission process, and acting as a case manager liaison with post-acute providers (skilled nursing facilities, rehab, home health, etc.). Applies evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge to nursing practice, ensuring care is delivered based on patients’ age‑specific and clinical needs as described in the department’s Scope of Service. Demonstrates the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide responses to current and evolving health and nursing needs of patients and the community. Works in a constant state of alertness and safety. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing. Experience Three years of acute care experience. Physical Requirements Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0–25 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for short and long distances, identifying and distinguishing colors. Frequent use of hearing and speech for oral communication; ability to hear alarms, machinery, etc. Frequent keyboard use/data entry. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25–50 lbs. Rare climbing. Required Professional License and/or Certifications Registered Nurse (RN) issued by Missouri Division of Professional Registration or Compact State. Work Shift Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type Employee Department Case Management Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Benefits Paid parental leave: eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (prorated based on FTE). Flexible payment options: voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay, providing instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday (fees may apply). Upfront tuition coverage: through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore all benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr