Nurse Care Manager
Case Management
Excellent Weekend and Shift Differentials
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Northwestern Medical Center, where you can be the difference!
Looking to advance your career at a vibrant, community hospital in a locale that will have you wondering why you ever chose to live anywhere else? Come join the Northwestern Medical Center family, where our focus on high reliability ensures constant emphasis on safety, quality, and improvement as we pursue our mission of exceptional care. Be part of a team where you can make a difference, all while enjoying the quality of life Vermont provides.
Northwestern Medical Center's mission is to provide exceptional healthcare for our community and we are currently recruiting for a Full-time Nurse Care Manager opportunity.
EXPECTED HOURS/SHIFT: Full-Time (80 hours bi-weekly), generally 8:00am - 4:30 pm, including rotating weekends
JOB SUMMARY:
Conduct individualized concurrent clinical evaluations of patients, their health needs, and concerns; review patient medical record for medical necessity, develop personalized action plans, provide education, and issue referrals for post-acute care; monitor patients’ progress in meeting established goals and modify care plans accordingly. Provide clinical information to health insurers as required. Work closely with interdisciplinary care team and technology to identify high-risk, complex patient cases; manage care, provide care planning, referral management, post-discharge planning, and coordinating community-based and transitional care. Develop a cohesive and strong team-oriented relationship with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals; evaluate and report on patient health outcomes and work in partnership with interdisciplinary healthcare team to facilitate the best in patient care. Direct discharge planning process in support of treatment adherence and medication compliance; assist with transitions for patients discharged from an in-patient hospital to post-discharge care; include patients and caregivers in transition of care planning; Advocate for decreased hospital stay when appropriate. Guide, intervene and advocate on behalf of patients, their caregivers and/or families regarding navigating and comprehending the healthcare system; coordinate resources in the community to ease transition. Maintain accurate and timely records of all patient-related interactions. Work in an intensive, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
PREREQUISITES
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of licensed practical nursing or registered nursing with current licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Vermont. BSN or MSN strongly preferred.
Experience: Three years in a hospital &/or clinic setting preferred. Utilization management and/or case management, community care management experience preferred. Certified Case Manager preferred.
Certifications: BLS required.
Northwestern Medical Center’s Benefit Package:
With “people” as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern Medical Center. We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well-being. We are proud to offer a comprehensive & generous benefits package designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect their assets & plan for a secure financial future. Northwestern offers a comprehensive benefit package with recognized national carriers as well tuition assistance programs.
Apply online at: https://www.northwesternmedicalcenter.org/careers
