Registered Nurse RN - Case Management

Ascension•Evansville, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinate the overall interdisciplinary plan of care for patients from admission to discharge for the Case Management department. Create plan for care across the continuum. Integrate patient/family preferences and values. Advocate for resources and removal of barriers for the patient. Monitor patients' medical necessity and level of care through assessments, ongoing evaluations and/or patient records. Maintain ongoing dialog with supervisor and care transition team members to ensure effective implementation and reevaluation of care plan. Serve as a resource for adequate medical record documentation, level of care recommendations, and services as they relate to diagnoses and treatment options for post-discharge care. Act as a liaison between patient and post acute services. Collaborate with payers for benefit optimization. Advocate for effective and efficient utilization of clinical resources.

Requirements

Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Certified Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) preferred. ACM also accepted.
Bachelors in Nursing
At least a year of Case Management Experience preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate the overall interdisciplinary plan of care for patients from admission to discharge for the Case Management department.
Create plan for care across the continuum.
Integrate patient/family preferences and values.
Advocate for resources and removal of barriers for the patient.
Monitor patients' medical necessity and level of care through assessments, ongoing evaluations and/or patient records.
Maintain ongoing dialog with supervisor and care transition team members to ensure effective implementation and reevaluation of care plan.
Serve as a resource for adequate medical record documentation, level of care recommendations, and services as they relate to diagnoses and treatment options for post-discharge care.
Act as a liaison between patient and post acute services.
Collaborate with payers for benefit optimization.
Advocate for effective and efficient utilization of clinical resources.