Care Manager - RN - University Hospital

The Ohio State University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Case Manager functions within the multidisciplinary team to facilitate an assigned group of patients through the health care system with the primary focus of efficient, effective, compassionate inpatient care and a safe transition to the next level of care. In some areas, this may include pre-admission to post discharge coordination of care. The Clinical Case Manager monitors the patient care process and physiological needs; documents, communicates, and collects data to evaluate and improve timeliness and appropriateness of care. The Clinical Case Manager collaborates with physicians, nurses and other health care workers to provide comprehensive case management assessment, treatment, and follow-up evaluation for patients and to communicate plan of care. The Clinical Case Manager maintains an awareness of state and national health care trends and proactively responds with initiatives to enhance provision of care and ensure efficient resource utilization.

Requirements

• RN license
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• 2 years clinical experience applicable to the patient population, home care, hospice, community agency, and/or payer relations
• Understand the health care continuum
• Ability to solve complex problems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with various computer applications

Nice To Haves

• Prior case management experience

Responsibilities

• Facilitate an assigned group of patients through the health care system with the primary focus of efficient, effective, compassionate inpatient care and a safe transition to the next level of care
• Coordinate care from pre-admission to post discharge (in some areas)
• Monitor the patient care process and physiological needs
• Document, communicate, and collect data to evaluate and improve timeliness and appropriateness of care
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other health care workers to provide comprehensive case management assessment, treatment, and follow-up evaluation for patients and to communicate plan of care
• Maintain an awareness of state and national health care trends and proactively respond with initiatives to enhance provision of care and ensure efficient resource utilization

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees