RN Care Manager Resource Zeeland and Every 6th Weekend

Corewell Health • Zeeland, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Care Manager plans and prioritizes care for individual patients and patient populations, using strategies that promote optimal health. The role applies current nursing and care-management knowledge to manage a caseload of patients with varying levels of complexity and improve outcomes for patients, families, health systems, and communities through education and preventive care in a managed-care environment.

The position assesses referrals, patient and family needs, level of intensity, insurance benefits, and available resources. It develops plans of care and recommends care-management strategies to primary care providers, specialists, and other members of the health-care team, with an emphasis on continuity across the care continuum. The RN Care Manager also assesses educational needs, delivers or arranges appropriate education, and collaborates with patients, providers, and payers to coordinate accessible, appropriate, and cost-effective services. The role measures outcomes, analyzes reports and patient-group trends, and documents patient data, plans, interventions, and outcomes according to department guidelines.

This is a part-time, onsite resource/PRN position based at Zeeland Hospital. The schedule is daytime, Monday through Friday on an as-needed basis, with every sixth weekend; weekend frequency may vary. Listed work-hour ranges are 07:00–15:30, 07:30–16:00, and 08:00–16:30.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in nursing or a health-care-related field.
• For those starting in this RN role on or after January 1, 2017, a BSN must be obtained within seven years, for all Corewell Health Hospitals.
• Two years of relevant experience in clinical nursing and/or case management, managed care, or a related field.
• Five years of relevant experience in clinical nursing and/or case management, managed care, or a related field; the posting does not clarify how this requirement relates to the separate two-year requirement.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Michigan, required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Case Manager (CCM) credential, preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritize care for individual patients and patient populations to promote optimal health.
• Manage a caseload of patients with varying complexity using nursing, care-management, educational, and preventive-care knowledge.
• Assess internal and external referrals, including patient and significant-other needs, level of intensity, insurance benefits, and other available resources.
• Develop plans of care and recommend care-management strategies to primary care providers, specialists, and other health-care team members.
• Identify strategies to maximize continuity of care across the continuum.
• Assess educational needs of patients, families, and health-care team members; develop and implement teaching strategies or make referrals.
• Coordinate services with patients, significant others, providers, and payers to improve access to appropriate care and promote optimal, cost-effective health outcomes.
• Measure patient-care outcomes, interpret reports, and analyze data trends for groups of patients.
• Document patient data, care plans, interventions, and outcomes according to department guidelines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package intended to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals; eligibility depends on employment type and status.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

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