Case Manager SE
About The Position
The Case Manager, under the direction of the Director of Coordinated Care, uses the nursing process to develop, implement, and evaluate case management outcomes for defined patient populations. The role supports the medical center’s mission, vision, and values and contributes to its purpose and objectives. The Case Manager facilitates optimal outcomes through advocacy, objectivity, and liaison and collaboration, emphasizing continuity of care, effective communication, and coordination of appropriate healthcare services. The Case Manager educates, consults, and assists in managing an identified patient population to achieve high-quality outcomes in a cost-effective manner. The role collaborates with a patient care team that may include physicians, nurses, assistive staff, rehabilitative and respiratory therapies, pharmacy, dietetics, psychosocial support disciplines, infection control, fiscal services, performance improvement, and other disciplines involved in patient care. Using a scientific approach, the Case Manager analyzes patient care and identifies opportunities to improve care, outcomes, quality of life, and cost reduction, drawing on current research literature. The Case Manager collaborates daily, Monday through Friday, with the case management team to facilitate 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 as determined by job location.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred; Master of Science in Nursing 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 support quality outcomes in a cost-effective manner.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, assistive staff, and other disciplines involved in patient care.
- Analyze patient care using a scientific approach and identify opportunities to improve care, outcomes, quality of life, and cost efficiency based on current research.
- Collaborate daily with the case management team 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 health care 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
- Competitive compensation
- 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
- Career development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
