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Position Summary:
As an RN Case Manager (ED Services), you will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of case management strategies pursuant to the Case Management Plan. You will plan and coordinate the care of the patient from pre-hospitalization through discharge and work with all members of the health care team to assure a collaborative approach is maintained in care and treatment of the patient. This position is on-site.
Additional Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participates in a multi-disciplinary care team.
- Utilization review.
- Reviews care and treatment for appropriateness against screening criteria and for infection control, quality services for continued stay and through discharge.
- Responsible for screening new admissions for status/level of care and for assisting with out-of-network patient transfers.
- Assesses the discharge planning function in conjunction with the social worker for appropriate transition or home care services and needs.
- Participates in education on and implementation of clinical guidelines and protocols to comply with patient care quality and safety measures.
- Provides or arranges patient teaching as appropriate.
- Meets with patients and families to assist with patient care planning.
- Works closely with social workers to integrate psychosocial management of patient/family needs.
- Participates in performance improvement activities, frequently attending and participating in performance improvement team efforts.
Shifts: 12-hour Night Shifts
Education:
- Associate's Degree in Nursing, Minimum
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Nursing, Preferred
License/Certification:
- Current CA Registered Nurse Licensure, Required
- Certified Case Manager (CCM or ACM), Preferred
Experience:
- Minimum of two (2) years of case management experience or three (3) years of acute hospital experience.
- ED Case Management experience, Strongly preferred.
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