RN Case Management - Discharge Planner | PRN status

Logan Health • Kalispell, MT

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About The Position

Step Into a Role That Makes Care Transitions Smoother and Smarter! Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence. Logan Health Medical Center is looking for a PRN RN to join our Case Management Team! Located in scenic Northwest Montana, Logan Health Medical Center is just minutes from Glacier National Park, two ski resorts, and the iconic Flathead Lake, Kalispell offers endless outdoor adventures. With over 500 lakes in the region and hundreds of miles of scenic hiking trails, it’s the perfect setting for nature lovers, weekend adventurers, and families alike. Kalispell is a place where you can grow your career—and truly enjoy life outside of work. What we offer you! 12% PRN differential pay and weekend shift differential pay Shift differential pay for weekends 401(k) with generous employer match Fitness center membership discount Be part of a supportive, mission-driven nursing culture focused on quality, compassion, and person-centered care What you'll be doing as an RN in Case Management: Facilitating Care Coordination and Discharge Planning Oversee the transition of care from inpatient to outpatient settings, ensuring seamless coordination of services for optimal patient outcomes. Inpatient Utilization Management Manage and review inpatient services to ensure appropriate utilization of resources and adherence to established guidelines. Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration Actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop and implement effective discharge plans, fostering communication and collaboration across care teams.

Requirements

• Current Montana RN license or a multi-state compact license with authorization to practice nursing within the state of Montana; required.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ RN experience in a similar position within a medical setting (e.g. physician office, clinic, or hospital) required.
• Healthcare Provider (HCP) CPR, ACLS, and/or BLS certification required and/or as dictated by each practice/service line.
• A solid understanding of HIPAA and patient confidentiality, with professionalism and discretion in every interaction.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in navigating sensitive situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the flexibility to learn new systems as needed.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year case management experience preferred.
• Case Management Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating Care Coordination and Discharge Planning
• Oversee the transition of care from inpatient to outpatient settings, ensuring seamless coordination of services for optimal patient outcomes.
• Inpatient Utilization Management
• Manage and review inpatient services to ensure appropriate utilization of resources and adherence to established guidelines.
• Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop and implement effective discharge plans, fostering communication and collaboration across care teams.
• Identifies clinical and social needs of patient related to admission and/or discharge.
• Formulates a plan for transition in a safe and timely manner to the least restrictive environment that can meet each patient’s needs.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to address social determinants of health (SDOH) and a thorough admission and/or discharge plan as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Identifies patients at risk for readmission and works with the interdisciplinary team across the continuum to formulate and implement a discharge plan to decrease the risk for readmission.
• Acts as a resource to providers, patients, caregivers and interdisciplinary team regarding community resources and reimbursement as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Exhibits knowledge and skills necessary to provide for the physical, psychological, and cultural needs appropriate to the age, ethnicity and special needs of the patient.
• Acknowledges and advocates for a patient’s right to self-determination and informed consent.
• Consistently reflects ownership and professionalism towards Case Management.
• Identifies areas in need of improvement and serves an active role in developing solutions.
• Exhibits the Logan Health Core Values in all interactions.
• Responds to, and provides direction in, a changing workload in a positive and professional manner.
• Consistently promotes the use of the most appropriate setting and level of care to optimize patient outcomes and ensure efficient use of healthcare resources.
• Identifies and obtains necessary provider documentation and orders to ensure compliance with all applicable Logan Health, State, and Federal requirements as they relate to Utilization Review, Discharge Planning, and Care Coordination processes as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Communicates frequently with patient and family/support to promote the development of a patient-focused plan, and ensure that the patient and family/support members are informed and involved in decisions about care.
• As applicable to assigned area(s); provides medical case management for injured employees, coordinates medical/occupational resources, serves as a resource to appropriate stakeholders related to Workers Compensation, etc.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Benefits

• 12% PRN differential pay and weekend shift differential pay
• Shift differential pay for weekends
• 401(k) with generous employer match
• Fitness center membership discount
• Be part of a supportive, mission-driven nursing culture focused on quality, compassion, and person-centered care

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees