RN Case Manager Full Time

Vibra Travels•Lone Oak, TX

About The Position

The RN Case Manager directs and coordinates the integration of case management into patient care, discharge, and home-planning processes. The role works with hospital departments, external service organizations, agencies, and health care facilities to coordinate care and post-hospital services for adult and geriatric patients aged 18 and over. The position conducts psychosocial assessments, supports patients and families as they manage the effects of illness, and collaborates with physicians, nursing personnel, and other management team members on patient care planning. It coordinates discharge planning, referrals, post-discharge guidance, and access to community and health care resources. The role also supports case management education, departmental planning, quality improvement, budget monitoring, statistical reporting, and related hospital activities. The employee is expected to comply with hospital policies, safety and patient-safety practices, privacy requirements, and applicable compliance procedures. The work environment typically has a moderate noise level. The employee regularly stands, walks, handles objects, reaches, talks, and hears, and may occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.

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 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.
Physical ability to regularly stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear; occasional lifting or moving of up to 20 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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.
Respect each patient's rights, dignity, and individuality in all interactions.
Coordinate clinical care for patients, families, and significant others to help them address the effects of illness and make the most of 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 on 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 regarding post-discharge treatment and recovery programs.
Coordinate referrals to community and social services, home health services, extended care, and rehabilitation facilities and organizations.
Coordinate case management communications, keep staff informed about available services and resources, and 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 case management educational programs for physicians and other departments on medical necessity aspects of 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 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. Case Management monitors 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 violations to the Compliance Officer.
Maintain professional conduct and comply with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and attendance policy.
Comply with blood-borne pathogen prevention measures and the Hazardous Material Program.
Follow established safety and patient-safety practices.
Recognize potential patient abuse and follow policy for appropriate referrals and 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 related duties as required or assigned.