Case Manager I, RN - Patient Case Management

WakeMed • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

Responsible for providing patient case management services to assigned populations. They use a collaborative interdisciplinary approach to anticipate, integrate, and coordinate the patient's care plan, discharge plan, and reentry into the community. The primary goal is to meet patients' needs to optimize clinical and resource outcomes while monitoring the plan's effectiveness. In collaboration with the clinical team, identifies patients who would benefit from case management services. They perform assessments to identify patient needs and barriers, assisting in the development of the care plan. Acting as a patient and family advocate, serves as a communication link between the physician, patient, family, healthcare team, community resources, and payers to reduce redundancy and fragmentation of care. They anticipate potential delays in the healthcare process and proactively work to avoid these delays. Ensures that patients are provided with the most appropriate level of care at discharge while coordinating a smooth transition based on patient choice and availability. Department Description Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org . EOE

Requirements

• Registered Nurse Required
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required
• No Experience Required
• Registered Nurse Required

Responsibilities

• providing patient case management services to assigned populations
• use a collaborative interdisciplinary approach to anticipate, integrate, and coordinate the patient's care plan, discharge plan, and reentry into the community
• meet patients' needs to optimize clinical and resource outcomes while monitoring the plan's effectiveness
• identifies patients who would benefit from case management services
• perform assessments to identify patient needs and barriers, assisting in the development of the care plan
• Acting as a patient and family advocate, serves as a communication link between the physician, patient, family, healthcare team, community resources, and payers to reduce redundancy and fragmentation of care
• anticipate potential delays in the healthcare process and proactively work to avoid these delays
• Ensures that patients are provided with the most appropriate level of care at discharge while coordinating a smooth transition based on patient choice and availability

What This Job Offers

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