Introduction
Lafayette Regional Health Center is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to work more efficiently. Are you passionate about delivering patient-centered care? Submit your application for the Registered Nurse RN Case Manager position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Case Manager (CM) ensures high-quality, patient-centered care by managing rehabilitative care to ensure optimum outcomes. The CM provides, coordinates, and directs care specific to the needs of each rehab patient. The CM collaborates with the Rehab Program Director and Facility Case Management Director regarding departmental functions. The CM coordinates efforts within the Rehabilitation team.
As a case manager, you must focus on using strategies that are fiscally responsible, meaning you know how and where to get the necessary resources to deliver excellent care at a cost that is affordable. You will work together with patients and their families, as well as with other physicians and partners such as the pharmaceutical and medical technology industry, and insurance companies.
About this unit:
- Support the 25 Bed Facility
- Swing Bed Level Offered, Skilled Care and Rehab Focus
- Average of 12 to 15 Patients Per Day; with Winter months towards 25
- Strong Team Oriented Unit; opportunity to support patients at the most critical time in a fast-paced environment
What you will do in this role:
- You will provide program orientation to patients/families/caregivers. Orientation will include the case manager's role, rehab philosophy, and continued stay and discharge criteria. Orientation will also include Medicare and insurance benefits, grievance procedures, treatment plan process, and rights and responsibilities.
- You will act as the coordinator of patient/family/caregiver education. You will promote the participation of the patient/family/caregiver in team discussions related to plans, goals, and status. This will be conducted through Family Conferences and other interactions.
- You will ensure the implementation of the patient's treatment plan that supports the patient's strengths, abilities, needs, and preferences. You will facilitate the involvement of the patient throughout the rehabilitation process.
- You will document the findings of the Discharge Planning Evaluation (DPE) and psychosocial assessments. You will communicate the social, financial, or discharge needs and preferences of the patient/family/caregiver.
- You will assume accountability for promoting consistent, positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.
What qualifications you will need:
- Registered Nurse
- Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree
Lafayette Regional Health Center is a 25+ bed critical access hospital. Our hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission. We are known for compassionate and high-quality acute and outpatient medical care services in a small-town environment. We operate three physician clinics throughout Lafayette County. Patients enjoy the comfort of knowing they’re receiving quality healthcare in their hometown. We are located in historic Lexington, Missouri, 50 miles east of Kansas City.
Join a family that cares about every stage of your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Registered Nurse RN Case Manager opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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