Registered Nurse (RN)-Case Manager, per diem

Southwestern Vermont Health Care • Bennington, VT

115d • $36 - $46

About The Position

The Health Resource Manager is responsible for providing case management services for SVMC sub acute patients. The case manager is responsible for coordinating a patient-centered plan of care to meet individual needs by completing intake interviews to identify a holistic plan of care; facilitating multiple aspects of care coordination with the patient, family/caregiver, providers and other community resources prior to discharge. This includes developing a patient transition plan, providing patient/caregiver education, and proactively advocating for patient needs and goals across the interdisciplinary team to ensure an approach that is sensitive to each specific patient and family's needs. Additionally, the case manager assists providers in determining the patient's level of care in accordance with InterQual criteria and actively seeks out collaboration with providers to improve overall quality and efficiency of care.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor's of Science of Nursing preferred; applicants holding a valid RN license and currently matriculated into a BSN program may be considered.
• 3-5 years of recent clinical experience required.
• VT Nursing License required by date of employment.
• Case Management Certification required within 2 years of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in utilization review, discharge planning and/or case management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completing intake interviews to identify a holistic plan of care.
• Facilitating multiple aspects of care coordination with the patient, family/caregiver, providers and other community resources prior to discharge.
• Developing a patient transition plan.
• Providing patient/caregiver education.
• Proactively advocating for patient needs and goals across the interdisciplinary team.
• Assisting providers in determining patient's level of care in accordance with InterQual criteria.
• Actively seeking out collaboration with providers to improve overall quality and efficiency of care.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree