Case Manager NEX

Advocate Health • Lexington, NC

11d • $38 - $57

About The Position

The Case Manager uses the nursing process to develop, implement, and evaluate case management outcomes for defined patient populations under the direction of the Director of Coordinated Care. The role supports the medical center’s mission, vision, and values and helps achieve its objectives. Through advocacy, objectivity, and liaison and collaboration, the Case Manager facilitates optimal outcomes with an emphasis on continuity of care, effective communication, and coordination of appropriate healthcare services.

The Case Manager educates, consults, and assists with management of an identified patient population to support high-quality, cost-effective patient outcomes. The role collaborates with a broad patient care team, including physicians, nurses, assistive staff, rehabilitation and respiratory therapy, pharmacy, dietetics, psychosocial support, infection control, fiscal services, performance improvement, and other disciplines involved in patient care.

The Case Manager analyzes patient care using a scientific approach and current research findings to identify opportunities to improve care, outcomes, quality of life, and cost efficiency. The role collaborates daily, Monday through Friday, with the case management team to support timely achievement of expected patient outcomes. When off campus, the Case Manager is available by pager, digital phone, and email.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Registered Professional Nurses.
• Minimum of five years of experience in the care of the assigned patient population.
• Current registration to practice as a Registered Nurse in the applicable state determined by job location.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred; MSN encouraged.
• Participation in case management and utilization review encouraged.
• Case Management certification encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate case management outcomes for defined patient populations using the nursing process.
• Advocate for patients and facilitate continuity of care, effective communication, and coordination of appropriate healthcare services.
• Educate, consult, and assist in managing an identified patient population to achieve high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, assistive staff, and other clinical and operational disciplines involved in patient care.
• Analyze patient care and use current research findings to identify opportunities to improve care, outcomes, quality of life, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with the case management team daily, Monday through Friday, to facilitate timely achievement of expected patient outcomes.
• Remain available by pager, digital phone, and email when off campus.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level