Discharge Coord/Case Manager RN ARRMC (Case Management)
About The Position
The RN Discharge Coordinator/Case Manager performs a variety of duties centered around the discharge and case management of patients. Responsibilities include assessing patients for transitional care needs and barriers to discharge; communicating with the patient and family on their preferences; charting and documentation of plan of care; coordinating plans for discharges involving community resources and alternate levels of care; facilitating successful adherence to the discharge plan; maintaining high-quality, patient-centered, and cost-effective results; and complying with all regulatory requirements. The Discharge Coordinator/Case Manager has a pivotal role in providing a smooth transition to the patient's next level of care. This role requires the ability to utilize critical thinking, multitasking, and prioritization. An additional requirement is strong communication skills to promote collaborative relationships with the patients, their families, and the healthcare team.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of progressive nursing experience in an acute care setting, preferably within discharge, utilization, and/or case management, or the equivalent in education and/or experience, required
- RN: Registered Nurse licensed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, required upon start
- Ability to prioritize job responsibilities and organize workload
- Effectively communicate information related to system, departmental, and patient processes
- Demonstrates flexibility in workload adjustments and volume
- Ability to function in a team environment with healthcare professionals
- Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively represent the department to the public and interact with fellow team members, nursing/physician/ancillary staff, third-party payors, and patients/families
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or allied health field, preferred
- CCM: Certified Case Manager, preferred
- ACM: Accredited Case Manager, preferred
- Project management skills; technical support with computer skills; critical thinking; leadership attributes; problem solving skills; ability to gather data and report on findings,preferred
Responsibilities
- assessing patients for transitional care needs and barriers to discharge
- communicating with the patient and family on their preferences
- charting and documentation of plan of care
- coordinating plans for discharges involving community resources and alternate levels of care
- facilitating successful adherence to the discharge plan
- maintaining high-quality, patient-centered, and cost-effective results
- complying with all regulatory requirements
- providing a smooth transition to the patient's next level of care
Benefits
- Competitive starting wage
- An additional 15% on top of the base hourly rate (if not an employee already in a benefited position)
- Excellent retirement package with up to a 6% employer contribution
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
