Registered Nurse, RN - Case Manager, Per Diem
About The Position
Tufts Medical Center is a Magnet-designated academic medical center and teaching hospital. The Registered Nurse, Case Manager provides and manages patient care from admission through discharge, in accordance with physician orders and the nursing process. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for a designated group of patients, and provides professional nursing care and clinical support within the scope of practice to achieve each patient’s plan of care. The role requires knowledge of current healthcare trends, including advances in technology, pharmacology, treatment modalities, quality, and patient safety. The nurse advocates for patients and families and facilitates a cooperative, collaborative environment among healthcare providers. Care is patient- and family-centered and follows nursing practice standards grounded in research, evidence-based practice, and best practices. The role may direct lower-level professionals or manage processes and programs, and involves independent work, project or process management, coaching, and resolving difficult or complex problems.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) license or license eligibility.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Three years of Case Management experience.
- Certifications such as ACLS or PALS may be required depending on the department and type of care provided.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Specialty nursing certifications.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care needs for a designated group of patients.
- Provide and manage patient care from admission through discharge in accordance with physician orders and the nursing process.
- Provide professional nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the scope of practice.
- Advocate for patients and families.
- Facilitate cooperation and collaboration among healthcare providers.
- Apply current healthcare knowledge, including advances in technology, pharmacology, treatment modalities, quality, and patient safety.
- Manage projects or processes, and potentially direct, coach, and review the work of lower-level professionals.
- Resolve difficult and sometimes complex problems.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting health, financial security, and career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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