Case Manager RN

Singing River Health System•Ocean Springs, MS

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager focuses on clinical quality and resource management resulting in defined clinical satisfaction and financial outcomes. They coordinate patient care to a population of different ages within the Singing River Health System. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees. Case Manager must be able to work effectively under pressure, multitask and be self-directed. Case Managers must have strong written and oral communication skills, analytical and critical thinking skills, conflict management and team-building skills, and strong organizational skills. The Case Manager must have the ability to perform numerous tasks simultaneously with minimal errors. Case Managers will participate in the daily discharge planning meetings: addressing barriers that may inhibit discharge; targeting successful transition from one level of care to the next. Case Managers will work to create a seamless line of communication between the inpatient care management team and outpatient case management team.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Mississippi.
Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
Two (2) years’ nursing experience in ambulatory or acute care that has relevance to the practice of Case Management.
Proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
Ability to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
TB certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient care to a population of different ages within the Singing River Health System.
Participate in daily discharge planning meetings, addressing barriers that may inhibit discharge and targeting successful transition from one level of care to the next.
Create a seamless line of communication between the inpatient care management team and outpatient case management team.