RN Case Manager, Full Time, First Shift

University of Cincinnati

About The Position

The Case Manager utilizes advanced nursing skills and knowledge of resource management and fiscal responsibility to coordinate the clinical care for a designated patient population across the continuum of care. The responsibilities include but are not limited to clinical effectiveness, discharge planning, care coordination, and clinical resource management. The Case Manager interacts with Medical, Nursing and Ancillary department staff to facilitate quality based, cost effective patient outcomes and ensure care is provided in the most appropriate setting.

Requirements

Registered Nurse from an accredited school of Nursing, College or University required.
Current RN License in Ohio.
BLS (American Hearth Association),and current at time of hire.
Three years Home Health, Discharge Planning, and / or Case Management experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Certification in Case Management or Certified Professional in Health care Quality (CPHQ) encouraged.

Responsibilities

Transition of Care Planning
Utilization Review
Support various quality initiatives under the direction of department leadership.
Demonstrate customer focused interpersonal skills, utilizing problem solving process and critical thinking.
Communicate and resolve conflict with physicians, health care team members, community agencies, clients and families with diverse opinions, values and religious/cultural ideas.
Perform other duties as assigned; for example, participation in planning sessions for departmental activities.
Attend appropriate clinical and professional organizations, workshops and meetings.
Stay abreast of community resources available to facilitate safe patient transitions of care.
Remain current on clinical advancements related to primary patient population.
Proactively seeks to understand areas/roles outside of immediate area/role within department.