ER Case Manager - RN Weekend | Full-Time

Singing River Health System • Gulfport, MS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager focuses on clinical quality and resource management to achieve defined clinical satisfaction and financial outcomes. They coordinate patient care for a population of different ages across Singing River Health System. All duties must follow SRHS procedures and policies, accreditation requirements, and applicable guidance for healthcare employees. For Medicaid patients, the Case Manager evaluates needs, develops personalized care plans, and coordinates home- and community-based services.

The role requires working effectively under pressure, multitasking, and self-direction, along with strong communication, analytical and critical-thinking, conflict-management, team-building, and organizational skills. Case Managers participate in daily discharge-planning meetings to address barriers and support successful transitions between levels of care. They also help maintain seamless communication between inpatient and outpatient case-management teams.

The position is at Singing River Gulfport Hospital and works Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. It reports to the Patient Resource Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Mississippi.
• Complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Complete appropriate de-escalation training by the end of position orientation (90 days).
• Two years of nursing experience in ambulatory or acute care relevant to Case Management.
• Strong written and oral communication, analytical and critical-thinking, conflict-management, team-building, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, multitask, work independently, and perform numerous tasks simultaneously with minimal errors.
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply professional skills to patients of all ages.
• Proficient computer and keyboard skills, including use of MS Outlook, Word, and other office technology such as telephone and fax.
• Ability to work assigned schedules, with the understanding that off days, shifts, or weekends may change according to hospital needs.
• Ability to maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships and provide superior customer service and professional etiquette.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• TB certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care for a population of different ages across Singing River Health System.
• Evaluate Medicaid client needs, develop personalized care plans, and coordinate home- and community-based services when responsible for Medicaid patients.
• Participate in daily discharge-planning meetings, address barriers that may inhibit discharge, and support successful transitions between levels of care.
• Create a seamless line of communication between inpatient and outpatient case-management teams.
• Perform duties in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation requirements, and applicable healthcare guidance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree