Job Description Summary
The Nurse Case Manager (NCM) I reports to the Manager of Case Management and Care Transitions. Under guidance of the Nurse Case Manager Team Leader, the Nurse Case Manager I functions as a member of the clinical team. This role coordinates a plan of care to achieve clinical outcomes and promotes a safe and timely discharge. This position manages the plan of care throughout the care continuum to ensure the efficient movement of the patient through the hospital system. The Nurse Case Manager I serves as a clinical expert related to discharge planning, resource utilization, and case management.
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
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
Job Description
Hours per week: 40
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Days. Monday-Friday. Occasional weekends & holidays. No nights. $5k sign-on bonus for external candidates with 2-year commitment.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried
Minimum Training and Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and three years work experience as a Registered Nurse required. Prior leadership experience preferred. One year of case management and/or utilization review work experience preferred. Case Management certification preferred. Staff hired prior to July 1, 2013, will be grandfathered in regards to education requirement.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Licensure as a registered nurse by the state of South Carolina or compact state required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or ACLS required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, and walking (Continuous). Ability to climb stairs (Infrequent). Ability to work indoors and outdoors in temperature extremes (Infrequent). Ability to perform various physical activities including lifting, bending, and reaching (as detailed in the original description). Ability to maintain sensory functions and deal effectively with stressful situations (Continuous).
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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