RN-Case Manager (H)

SSM Health

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About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles is looking for a PRN worker to assess, develop, plan, implement, and evaluate patients' discharge planning needs to the next level of care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. The role involves ensuring compliance with Condition of Participation (CoP) discharge planning, identifying and escalating gaps/barriers related to inpatient and observation length of stay, and assessing patients at high risk for readmission. The nurse will develop plans and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team regarding discharge planning, participate in opportunities for improvement in standard work, and may also be responsible for utilization management processes, ED case management processes, and act as a case manager liaison with post-acute providers. The position requires the application of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in healthcare to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patients' age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.
• Three years' acute care experience.
• State of Work Location: Illinois Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• State of Work Location: Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State or Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration.
• State of Work Location: Oklahoma Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State or Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN).
• State of Work Location: Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State or Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with Condition of Participation (CoP) discharge planning.
• Identifies and escalates gaps/barriers related to inpatient and observation length of stay.
• Assesses patients at high risk for readmission.
• Identifies root cause for readmission.
• Develops plan and collaborates with multidisciplinary team regarding discharge planning to next level of care.
• Participates with other members of team regarding opportunities for improvement in standard work.
• May be responsible for utilization management process, ED case management process, admission process, and act as a case manager liaison with post-acute providers.
• Applies evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in healthcare to nursing practice.
• Demonstrates professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model.
• Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide responses to health and nursing needs.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees