Nurse Case Manager I - SJCH Pediatric Case Management

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Utilizing a collaborative approach, the Case Manager will assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate the options and services required to meet an individual's health needs. Provides comprehensive on-going case management services to patients by coordinating and managing the care of patients to meet multiple service needs across the continuum of care. Ensure optimal patient outcomes that address quality, service, customer satisfaction and cost-effectiveness. The Case Manager will partner with the multidisciplinary team to establish care and allocate resources associated with the patient's risk assessment. Assists the patient/patient's family in coping with illness by optimizing the patient's/family's self-care abilities and supporting their consumer rights. 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's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing
Three years work experience as a Registered Nurse
Licensure as a registered nurse by the state of South Carolina or compact state required
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or ACLS required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assess patient's health needs
Plan and implement services to meet health needs
Monitor and evaluate options and services
Provide comprehensive case management services
Coordinate and manage patient care across the continuum of care
Ensure optimal patient outcomes
Partner with multidisciplinary team to establish care and allocate resources
Assist patient/family in coping with illness
Optimize patient/family self-care abilities
Support patient consumer rights
Coordinate a plan of care to achieve clinical outcomes
Promote a safe and timely discharge
Manage the plan of care throughout the care continuum
Serve as a clinical expert related to discharge planning, resource utilization, and case management