RN Case Manager Full Time

Vibra Travels•Brookport, IL

About The Position

The RN Case Manager directs and coordinates the integration of case management functions into patient care, discharge, and home-planning processes, working with hospital departments, external service organizations, agencies, and health care facilities. The role supports adult and geriatric patients aged 18 and older, coordinating clinical care and helping patients, families, and significant others address the effects of illness and make the best use of health care services. The position completes psychosocial assessments for new admissions within three business days, helps plan and implement patient care, and coordinates discharge planning and post-hospital services. It also supports department programs, quality improvement, utilization review, budgeting, education, reporting, and collaboration with hospital committees and community organizations. The employee must follow hospital policies, safety and compliance procedures, patient privacy requirements, and applicable professional standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a health care-related field, social service field, or nursing.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse or Social Worker in the state of employment.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of employment and maintain it throughout employment.
Basic computer skills and word-processing knowledge.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Two years of health care or hospital experience as a Registered Nurse or Social Worker is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide care for adult or geriatric patients aged 18 and over, respecting each patient's rights, dignity, and individuality.
Coordinate clinical care for patients, families, and significant others to help them address the impact of illness and benefit from health care services.
Complete psychosocial assessments for new admissions within three business days, in accordance with hospital policy and procedures.
Develop and participate in programs addressing the social and psychological factors of illness for patients and families.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing personnel, and other management team members to plan patient care services and care plans.
Conduct individual or group intervention sessions related to care and adjustment.
Arrange discharge and post-hospital care through community institutions and agencies.
Provide advice and guidance for special cases or patient needs.
Coordinate information and guidance for patients, families, and hospital departments about post-discharge treatment and recovery programs.
Refer patients and families to appropriate community and social services, home health services, extended care, and rehabilitation facilities and organizations.
Coordinate case management communications so staff know about available services and resources; serve as the primary liaison with external social service organizations.
Participate in interdepartmental program planning and implementation and support related projects and activities.
Participate in educational programs for physicians and other departments concerning medical necessity in health care delivery.
Represent the department on hospital committees.
Develop and implement a Pastoral Care Program in conjunction with Pastoral Care from the host hospital.
Maintain productive working relationships with other departments and address interdepartmental social service issues.
Assist with preparation of the department budget, monitor it according to established procedures, and identify and respond to variances; monitor utilization reviews and patient length of stay.
Direct departmental quality improvement activities and promote high-quality, safe, effective patient care.
Prepare statistical reports on department services and patient needs.
Follow the Hospital Compliance Plan and report suspected violations to the Compliance Officer.
Maintain professional conduct and follow hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including attendance requirements.
Follow blood-borne pathogen, hazardous materials, safety, and patient safety practices.
Recognize potential patient abuse and follow policy for appropriate referrals or interventions.
Participate in Performance Improvement activities.
Limit access to protected health information to what is reasonably necessary for work and share it only on a need-to-know basis.
Perform other incidental or related duties as required or assigned.