Nurse Case Manager I - Main Hospital - Adult Case Management-1

Medical University of South Carolina•South Park, WV

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Case Manager (NCM) I reports to the Manager of Case Management and Care Transitions. Under guidance of the Nurse Case Manager Team Leader, the Nurse Case Manager I functions as a member of the clinical team. This role coordinates a plan of care to achieve clinical outcomes and promotes a safe and timely discharge. This position manages the plan of care throughout the care continuum to ensure the efficient movement of the patient through the hospital system. The Nurse Case Manager I serves as a clinical expert related to discharge planning, resource utilization, and case management.

Requirements

Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred with minimum of one year of experience.
Licensure as a registered nurse by the state of South Carolina or compact state required.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date.

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership experience preferred.
One year of case management and/or utilization review work experience highly preferred.
Case Management certification highly preferred.
Certification in Case Management highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages the plan of care throughout the care continuum to ensure the efficient movement of the patient through the hospital system.
Serves as a clinical expert related to discharge planning, resource utilization, and case management.
Coordinates a plan of care to achieve clinical outcomes and promotes a safe and timely discharge.