University of New Mexico - Hospitals – Albuquerque, NM
UNM Hospitals participates in the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) and depending on your Nursing Education and National Certifications, you'll work towards one of five CAP levels that offer increasing compensation. You may earn up to $8.00 in addition to base pay.
Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Reimbursement available!
Receive 17% weekday nights, 26% weekend nights, or 15% weekend day shift differentials!
Join our Amazing team at the University of New Mexico Hospital as a Care Manager! We are seeking passionate individuals who will work in collaboration with clinical teams to achieve quality outcomes for patients within our local communities.
As a day shift, full-time, Care Manager and Discharge Planner, you would be working for the only Level I Trauma hospital within Albuquerque, NM.
OVERVIEW
As a team member you would monitor and coordinate the patient plan of care to ensure continuity throughout all health care settings.
Conduct timely discharge planning by anticipating patient needs.
Effectively utilize tools and resources when developing a comprehensive multidisciplinary plan of care.
Drive change by identifying areas of performance improvement to improve the delivery of quality patient care.
We invite you to join us in this vital role and help us create lasting positive change in our community.
Position Summary:
Coordinate all systems/services required for an organized, multidisciplinary, patient-centered care team approach, and assure quality, cost-effective care for the identified patient population. Manage the course of treatment of patients, coordinating care with physicians, nurses, and other staff ensuring quality patient outcomes are achieved within established time frames and with efficient utilization of resources. Conduct initial and ongoing assessments, initiate disease management protocols, determine and manage outcomes, ensure continuity of care through discharge planning, utilization of resources and analysis of variances. Function as a contact person for patient, family, health care team members, community resources, and employees as necessary. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education:
Essential:
Program Graduate
Nonessential:
Bachelor's Degree
Education specialization:
Essential:
Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate
Nonessential:
Nursing
Experience:
Essential:
1 year directly related experience
2 years directly related experience or currently enrolled in an approved RN Residency program
Nonessential:
Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo
Credentials:
Essential:
RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM
CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
Physical Conditions:
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.
Working conditions:
Essential:
Minor Hazard - physical risks, dirt, dust, fumes, noise
Department: Registered Nurse
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