Case Manager, RN, Full-Time

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

36d

About The Position

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for assisting the patient, families, physicians and staff in managing the present health care plan.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing
• Case Management certification with the ACMA within 2 years of hire.
• Broad clinical experience with a minimum of one year experience and evidence of clinical knowledge.
• Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee.
• Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.

Nice To Haves

• BSN
• Case Management certification with ACM or CCM certification
• Experience preferred in either utilization management or case management.
• Knowledge of managed care practices and familiarity with community resources, regulatory and insurance reimbursement issues preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with the Interdisciplinary staff to complete the continuum of care.
• Participates in the gathering/reporting of data for JCAHO/DNV Core Measures.
• Manages timely and appropriate use of BEH resources through ongoing review of hospital services.
• Assists patients, families, physicians and staff in managing the present health care plan.
• Arranges for suitable aftercare so that efficient use of hospital resources is realized and patient continuing care needs are met.
• Collaboratively assesses, plans, coordinates, monitors and evaluates patient treatment plans to assist in quality outcomes.
• Maintains adherence to departmental standards.
• Takes responsibility for department and organization objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees