Registered Nurse Care Manager - Case Management

McLaren Health Care • Bay City, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for the proactive coordination and timely transition of assigned patients to the most appropriate level of care along the continuum. The role impacts key results such as achieving top decile performance in length of stay, cost-efficient resource utilization, and preventing readmissions and unnecessary emergency room visits. The Registered Nurse Care Manager works collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, members of the multidisciplinary team (such as Home Care and PCP offices), and other internal and external resources.

Requirements

• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited educational institution, or actively pursuing degree and to be obtained within five years of accepting position.
• Three years of acute hospital care experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience in utilization management/case management, critical care, or patient outcomes/quality management
• Certification in Case Management Certification (ACM or CCM)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as a Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or equivalent through the Military Training network (MTN)

Responsibilities

• Performs care coordination assessments for initial assessment of patients within 24 hours of admission.
• Performs assessments for readmission and transition planning.
• Works collaboratively with the social worker and other disciplines to ensure a safe, appropriate, and timely transition to the next level of care, taking into consideration the patient’s available resources.
• Assesses patient/family needs to reduce barriers and formulate discharge plans (e.g., LOS barriers to D/C).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level