RN Case Manager Part Time Weekends

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Case Manager manages the continuum of care for assigned patients from admission through discharge. The role requires knowledge of the RN scope of practice, current state requirements, CMS Conditions of Participation, EMTALA, the Patient Bill of Rights, AB 1203, and other federal or state regulatory requirements related to discharge planning. The RN Case Manager partners with the multidisciplinary team and uses scientific evidence, relevant data, and UAMS’s mission and core values to support best practices and patient care.

This part-time position must be available to work on Saturdays and Sundays. The position is based inside a medical facility. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits eligibility is stated as yes.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree, ADN, or diploma RN degree.
• Three years of RN experience.
• Valid Arkansas Registered Nursing License.
• Availability to work on Saturday and Sunday.

Nice To Haves

• National nursing certification.
• BSN preferred.
• Certified Case Manager (CCM) or American Case Management (ACM) certification.

Responsibilities

• Initiate appropriate referrals to internal and external interdisciplinary teams.
• Establish a working diagnosis for every patient at the time of the initial review.
• Communicate the target length of stay and estimated discharge for every patient at the initial review, and coordinate discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team.
• Document team, physician, and patient/family communications and concerns related to coordinating care and services.
• Communicate with physicians about level of care or admission status when appropriate criteria are not met for inpatient, observation, or continued-stay review.
• Identify and intervene proactively to support timely discharges, and document avoidable and denied days and discharge delays.
• Identify patients and families with psychosocial or non-medical discharge-planning needs and refer them to the Social Work team member as appropriate.
• Assess patients before discharge to determine whether the plan is appropriate and make necessary revisions.
• Identify and refer cases appropriate for Ethics Committee consideration.
• Participate in Performance Improvement and Evidence Based Practice/Research processes.
• Systematically evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and support integration of current evidence into nursing practices.
• Promote an environment conducive to positive educational experiences for students and staff.
• Provide effective patient and family education.
• Implement the plan of care using an interdisciplinary approach and Patient and Family Centered Care.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team at all levels.
• Communicate care through documentation in the medical record.
• Report variances in care, systems, or processes through appropriate means.
• Act as a resource to others in performing duties and support the personal and professional development of other UAMS employees.
• Participate in staff recruitment and retention.
• Facilitate development and implementation of evidence-based nursing practice standards that comply with applicable standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans available for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree