RN Case Manager, ED

Community Health System•Fresno, CA

1d•$50 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Case Manager for the Emergency Department (ED) is responsible for various aspects of care coordination, that includes facilitating interdisciplinary care across the continuum and efficient patient throughput to the most appropriate level of care. Assists in identifying appropriate utilization of resources and ensuring services provided are in the appropriate setting. Works collaboratively with the patient and/or appropriate patient representative, Case Management team, other care providers, community agencies, and physicians to facilitate efficient and appropriate management of all cases. In collaboration with the Command Center, the RN Case Manager - ED assists the Utilization Review Coordinator in identifying patients appropriate for inpatient or observation admission status.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
1 year of acute care hospital experience required
RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California required
BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Nursing preferred
2 years of acute Case Management experience and/or 1 year of Emergency Department experience preferred
ACM - Accreditation in Case Management preferred
CCM - Certified Case Management preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitating interdisciplinary care across the continuum
Ensuring efficient patient throughput to the most appropriate level of care
Identifying appropriate utilization of resources
Ensuring services provided are in the appropriate setting
Collaborating with the patient and/or appropriate patient representative, Case Management team, other care providers, community agencies, and physicians to facilitate efficient and appropriate management of all cases
Assisting the Utilization Review Coordinator in identifying patients appropriate for inpatient or observation admission status