RN Case Manager Full Time

Vibra Travels•Reidland, KY

About The Position

The RN Case Manager directs and coordinates the integration of Case Management functions into patient care, discharge, and home-planning processes in collaboration with hospital departments, external service organizations, agencies, and health care facilities. The role provides care for adult and geriatric patients aged 18 and over and coordinates clinical care and support for patients, families, and significant others. The position coordinates psychosocial assessments, care planning, interventions, discharge and post-hospital arrangements, and referrals to community and health care resources. It also supports department communications, education, quality improvement, reporting, budgeting, and coordination with other hospital departments and external organizations. The role requires a healthcare-related, social-service, or nursing bachelor’s degree and licensure as a Registered Nurse or Social Worker in the state of employment. BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment and maintained throughout employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field, social-service field, or nursing.
License as a Registered Nurse or Social Worker in the state of employment.
Obtain BLS certification within 30 days of employment and maintain it for the duration of employment.
Knowledge of basic computer skills and word processing.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Ability to meet the position’s vision requirements, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.
Regularly stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Nice To Haves

Two years of healthcare or hospital experience as an RN or Social Worker is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide care for adult or geriatric patients aged 18 years and over.
Respect each patient’s rights, dignity, and individuality.
Coordinate clinical care for patients, families, and significant others to help them address the effects 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 help implement 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.
Advise and guide others in handling special cases or patient needs.
Coordinate information and guidance for patients, families, and hospital departments about post-discharge treatment and recovery programs.
Coordinate referrals to community and social services, home health services, extended care, rehabilitation facilities, and organizations.
Coordinate Case Management communications so staff are aware of available services and resources; act as the primary liaison with external social service organizations.
Participate in interdepartmental program planning and implementation and support related projects and activities.
Participate in Case Management education for physicians and other departments, including education on medical necessity aspects of health care delivery.
Represent the department on hospital committees.
Develop and implement the Pastoral Care Program in conjunction with Pastoral Care from the host hospital.
Maintain harmonious working relationships with other departments and address interdepartmental social service issues.
Assist with preparation of and monitor the department budget; identify and respond to variances. Monitor utilization reviews and patient length of stay.
Direct departmental quality improvement activities and promote high-quality, safe, and effective patient care.
Prepare statistical reports on department services and patient needs.
Follow the Hospital Compliance Plan and report suspected or actual violations to the Compliance Officer.
Demonstrate professional conduct and comply with hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including the attendance policy.
Comply with blood-borne pathogen prevention measures, hazardous-material procedures, and safety and patient-safety practices.
Recognize potential patient abuse and follow policy for appropriate referrals or interventions.
Understand and participate in Performance Improvement activities.
Limit access to protected health information to what is reasonably necessary for the job and share it only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.
Perform other incidental or related duties as required or assigned.