Nurse Case Manager-RN

Medical University of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Facilitates continuity of care by ensuring that the needs of the patients, including observation patients are recognized and address through the coordination with other health care team members to bring about the best possible cost-effective quality and clinical outcome. Reviews patient admissions within one working day to determine appropriateness of hospitalization utilizing intensity of service and severity of illness criteria and continues daily reviews throughout stay assuring patient's need for acute level of care.

Requirements

Must possess a minimum of two years full-time direct care experience and/or hospital based case management experience
A graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
Must have excellent planning and organizational skills
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must have satisfactory work processing skills
Must have the ability to work independently, with little or no supervision required
Registered Nurse
BLS
Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent)
Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)
Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent)
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Frequent)
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Frequent)
Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree in nursing preferred

Responsibilities

Reviews past history
Conducting case screening within 24 hours of admission
Interviews the patient and significant others identifying specific health and psychosocial needs
Reviews current status and treatment plan
Identifies barriers to wellness
Determines patient resources
Determines availability of financial means/insurance benefits
Evaluates post acute care environment for accessibility and adaptive needs
Assesses age-specific and special needs
Assesses the teaching needs of the patient and family members based on patient goals and objectives
Assimilates assessment data, identifies services, treatments and funding options for the patients
Develops an individual care management plan with patient and family input to deliver care to the individual patient in a manner that is appropriate to the patient's age, physical ability, and intellectual development
Screens identified options to meet the individual patient needs
Identifies and analyzes problems as to cause and effect relationship, alternative solutions, and the best course of action
Identifies targeted LOS for patient based on morbidities