RN Case Manager - Madison Hospital Clinical Outcomes - FT - 1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System•Madison, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The case manager coordinates with physicians, nurses, social workers and other health team members to expedite medically appropriate, cost-effective care. The case manager applies clinical expertise and medical appropriateness criteria to resource utilization and discharge planning. Facilitates resource management activities for inpatients based on identified patients. Coordinates patient’s stay from admission to discharge through collaboration with physicians, nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to enhance continuity of patient care, promote cost effective utilization of resources and enhance patient, nurse and physician satisfaction. Provides psychosocial assessment, resources and intervention to hospitalized patients.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited School of Nursing
Current Alabama or Multistate Nursing License
BLS for Healthcare Providers required by the end of orientation period.
ACLS required within 1 year of hire.
Three years clinical experience strongly preferred.
Comparable combination of education and experience will be considered.
Effective communication skills, verbal and written, as well as excellent organization skills are required.

Nice To Haves

ACM or CCM preferred.
Previous utilization management, discharge planning or hospital based social service experience is very beneficial.

Responsibilities

Coordinates with physicians, nurses, social workers and other health team members to expedite medically appropriate, cost-effective care.
Applies clinical expertise and medical appropriateness criteria to resource utilization and discharge planning.
Facilitates resource management activities for inpatients based on identified patients.
Coordinates patient’s stay from admission to discharge through collaboration with physicians, nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to enhance continuity of patient care, promote cost effective utilization of resources and enhance patient, nurse and physician satisfaction.
Provides psychosocial assessment, resources and intervention to hospitalized patients.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
flexible spending
short term and long term disability
several retirement account options with 401K organization match
nurse residency program
tuition assistance
student loan reimbursement
On-site training and education opportunities
Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!