RN Case Management for Observation Unit – Acute Care, St. Peter's Hospital – FT Days
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Day Shift
Description:
RN Case Manager
Full-Time - Monday-Friday
If you are looking for a position in Case Manager at a dynamic hospital, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places.
As a member of our caring, compassionate health care team the RN Case Manager will enjoy:
- Hours are 8am-4pm or 7am-3pm, Monday-Friday
- Manager and leadership team that is out on the floor and hands on
- Be part of a growing and evolving team
- Thorough orientation and continual development from senior leadership
What you will do:
Provides case management for assigned patient populations. Utilizes clinical expertise, communication and problem-solving skills to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes. Promotes cost-effective care by minimizing fragmentation, maximizing coordination, and facilitating patient/family movement through the health care organization. Performs patient needs assessments upon admission and at regular intervals, facilitating referrals and providing linkages to health, wellness, and post-acute care resources across the health care continuum. Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork to progress the plan of care and discharge plan. Promotes appropriate length of stay, resource management, and care transitions to the next level of care. Must comply with all federal and state regulations surrounding the discharge process.
- Collaborates with Utilization Review Nurse.
- Facilitates an interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
- Performs face-to-face assessments of patients/families when appropriate to identify individualized needs and challenges to a safe discharge in collaboration with Social Work.
- Attend and actively participate in interdisciplinary rounds to ensure that all barriers to discharge are identified and an escalation process is facilitated to mitigate delays in patient progression.
- Partner with our continuum of care and post-acute network to progress care, reduce length of stay, and improve patient outcomes with the vast array of services we as a ministry provide.
- Provide hand-off communication pertaining to patient’s needs to receiving peers during transition of patient off unit or to another facility.
- Understand their role as it pertains to achieving key performance indicators in regards to patient progression.
What you will need:
Minimum requirements:
- Current and valid NYS RN license
- Bachelor of Science in nursing, or willingness to pursue defined plan for matriculation in program demonstrated by ongoing course work each semester
- 2 years of experience in acute setting
Preferred requirements:
- 1+ year of experience in case management or utilization management
- Case Management certification (CCM) or Certified Professional in Healthcare Management (CPHM)
- Discharge planning and community resource knowledge
- Maintain the highest level of customer service while completing day to day duties and responsibilities
- Critical thinking skills to problem solve
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- High level of efficiency to communicate in a fast pace work environment across people and teams of different backgrounds and demographics
- Engage within a team setting to help promote a strong culture
- Passion to learn, grow and develop in the nursing field
Pay Range: $33.10 - $44.95
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
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