RN Case Manager - Discharge Planner - Weekends

OU Health • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

As a member of a multidisciplinary care management team, the nursing case manager is accountable and responsible for coordinating the care and services of selected patient populations.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• 3 years clinical nursing experience in an acute care facility.
• Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate Compact RN License (eNLC).
• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures.
• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• Knowledge about resources available in the community for use by patients, families and the health care team.
• Knowledge of third party payer issues concerning reimbursement and regulatory perimeters.
• Ability to explain technical and complex information in an understandable way.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensively assesses patient goals: biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, discharge planning needs and financial status.
• Closely monitors patient’s progress for changes in medical needs that could affect present and future medical treatment.
• Procures services and serves as advocate on behalf of the patient and family with scarce resources.
• Works closely with third party payers to resolve problems and issues affecting the continuity of patient care.
• Coordinates and directs the discharge planning of patients with family members, health care team and the community.
• Reviews admission data within the designated timeframe to determine the suitability of the level of care in accordance with ISD-A criteria and/or established criteria.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PTO
• 401(k)
• medical and dental plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree