Registered Nurse (RN) | University | Case Manager Full-Time Days

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare • Memphis, TN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager is responsible for coordination of care and service delivery for an assigned group of patients and promoting inter-dependent communication and collaboration with the patient, caregiver, physician and other members of the health care management team. The Case Manager will assess, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate available services and resources to promote quality, cost effective outcomes appropriate to patient's needs and resources. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. This role integrates and coordinates various aspects of service delivery, care facilitation, payor authorizations, service access, discharge and post-discharge activities, and utilization review. Identifies patients that meet criteria for case management services using an appropriate screening and assessment process. Communicates necessary information to stakeholders and educates patients and families. Plans effectively to meet patient needs, manage authorizations and length of stay, and promote efficient utilization of resources (fiscal, human, environmental, equipment and services). Maintains reliable systems to document, track, and monitor assigned cases.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing
• Clinical healthcare (acute or hospital) 1-3 years (2 years)
• Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain working relationships with physicians and work collaboratively with health professionals at all levels to achieve established goals.
• Demonstrated excellent facilitation skills.
• Ability to plan and schedule tasks and to maintain control of own work flow.
• General computer skills required
• Ability to use initiative in decision-making; independent judgment and critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree Nursing
• WORK EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION-3-1622 3-5 years
• Registered Nurse Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing
• Registered Nurse Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing
• advanced computer skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs and participates as part of the Case Management team to support a collaborative effort to facilitate quality patient care.
• Assesses, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates available services and resources to promote quality, cost-effective outcomes appropriate to patient's needs and resources.
• Promotes inter-dependent communication and collaboration with the patient, caregiver, physician, and other members of the health care management team.
• Integrates and coordinates various aspects of service delivery, care facilitation, payor authorizations, service access, discharge and post-discharge activities, and utilization review.
• Identifies patients that meet criteria for case management services using an appropriate screening and assessment process.
• Communicates necessary information to stakeholders and educates patients and families.
• Plans effectively to meet patient needs, manage authorizations and length of stay, and promote efficient utilization of resources (fiscal, human, environmental, equipment and services).
• Maintains reliable systems to document, track, and monitor assigned cases.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• The company strives to be an employer of choice.
• Associates can grow their career caring for others.
• Associates are recognized and rewarded.
• Associates are treated with respect.
• Associates are given many opportunities to learn, grow and build a fulfilling career.

What This Job Offers

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