Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager - Sat, Sun 7A-7P

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clinically and evidence-based patient care coordination to support safe, effective, high-quality, and efficient care at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Coordinates patient assessments, interdisciplinary discharge planning, and implementation of home healthcare and related services for assigned patients discharged from a Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta facility. This position works onsite on Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Requirements

Three years of RN experience with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or five years of experience with an Associate’s degree in Nursing for a current Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta RN.
Current Children’s nurses with an Associate’s degree in Nursing must obtain a BSN within 2.5 years of hire.
Three years of broad clinical experience, predominantly in pediatric care.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Georgia or through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state license.
Obtain Registered Nurse case management certification from an approved accrediting organization within one year of meeting eligibility requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills, including creativity in problem-solving.
Influential leadership skills.
Effective critical thinking and ability to anticipate patient discharge needs.
Moderate to expert computer skills.
Working knowledge of financial aspects of third-party payors and reimbursement.
Pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment with a rating of at least 80% within 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience in care coordination, case management, discharge planning, and/or utilization review.
Epic experience.

Responsibilities

Complete an initial screen of each patient on admission, within 24 hours, using trigger criteria to identify care coordination and discharge-planning needs.
Develop, initiate, and implement transition care plans with the clinical team for applicable patients.
Maintain effective communication with medical staff, nursing staff, social workers, and others to coordinate care and support continuity.
Communicate with the multidisciplinary team about care coordination for the assigned workload.
Coordinate discharge needs with home health agencies, third-party payors, and community resources.
Communicate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff to identify and resolve potential barriers.
Facilitate care conferences, interdisciplinary rounds, and other meetings.
Participate in focused system initiatives and facilitate clinical practice guidelines at the patient level.
Coordinate outpatient and clinic care and monitor transitions between outpatient and inpatient services where appropriate.
Refer cases involving risk management, peer review, or quality issues to appropriate personnel.
Perform other responsibilities as required.