Case Manager RN, PRN, Days

Unity Health•Searcy, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will support the organization’s mission, vision and values. Candidate will apply knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity, along with their spiritual and emotional needs into the provision of patient care. He/She contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. He/She must have the ability to work under pressure and in conditions of frequent interruption. Must utilize considerable initiative and judgment while performing duties in an area where procedures are standardized but frequent independent decisions are required. Help maintain high quality care with effective utilization of hospital facilities and services and resources. Assist in the promotion and maintenance of high quality care through review of clinical practices within the hospital based on pre-established criteria. He/She will be assigned to a specific unit or area and will perform thorough chart review and coordinate with healthcare team members to monitor admissions and continued stay for appropriateness and medical necessity. Interviewing patients and families to identify discharge planning needs and patient/family preferences and obtain or coordinate these services. This position requires knowledge in the care of patients served as indicated: Infant to adolescence is 0 to 17 years, Adult is 18 to 65 years, and Geriatric is 65 years and above.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arkansas.
Proficient oral and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate both verbally and in written format, with the Medical Staff, review organizations, administration, patients and families as well as others as needed.
Ability to apply evidence based guideline recommendations to determine appropriate acuity levels and recommended care to patient population.
Knowledge in the care of patients served as indicated: Infant to adolescence is 0 to 17 years, Adult is 18 to 65 years, and Geriatric is 65 years and above.
Visual and auditory skills.
Ability to work under pressure and in conditions of frequent interruption.
Must utilize considerable initiative and judgment while performing duties in an area where procedures are standardized but frequent independent decisions are required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 3 years of acute care nursing experience preferred.
Past experience working with Medical Staff, Insurance Companies and Medicare/Medicaid.

Responsibilities

Utilize the nursing process in the provision of nursing care including but not limited to administering prescribed treatments, medications and diagnostic tests.
Formulate a plan of care using the problem list.
Collaborate with other health care providers.
Provide education to patients and/or significant others.
Communicate both verbally and in written format, with the Medical Staff, review organizations, administration, patients and families as well as others as needed.
Apply evidence based guideline recommendations to determine appropriate acuity levels and recommended care to patient population.
Perform thorough chart review and coordinate with healthcare team members to monitor admissions and continued stay for appropriateness and medical necessity.
Interview patients and families to identify discharge planning needs and patient/family preferences and obtain or coordinate these services.
Round with physicians on nursing units.
Carry medical records up to 30 pounds.
Utilize CPSI, internet applications, Interqual review criteria, and appropriate documentation in the medical record.
Interpret environmental input requiring visual and auditory skills.
Perform significant amount of writing and computer entry.
Wear gloves, masks, gowns, and goggles as necessary due to exposure to infectious wastes and body fluids.