RN-Case Manager (H)

SSM Health Care • Saint Charles, MO

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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 Worker Type: PRN. The position involves assessing, developing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patients' discharge planning needs to the next level of care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.
• Three years' acute care experience.

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 also be responsible for utilization management process, ED case management process, admission process, and act as a case manager liaison with post acute providers (skilled nursing facilities, rehab, home health, etc.).
• Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice.
• Ensures that nursing care is delivered based on patient's age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
• Demonstrates the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model.
• Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide responses to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of patients.
• 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

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree