RN Case Manager

University of Mississippi Medical Center•Jackson, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

To coordinate comprehensive care for a specific patient population, ensuring seamless, cost-effective, and high-quality patient care; to lead a multi-disciplinary team in delivering quality care to a designated patient group and their families; to evaluate patients for appropriateness of care and medical necessity; to assess and coordinate efforts to meet resource management goals, enhance patient outcomes, and monitor the cost-effectiveness of care; and to perform all job duties in accordance with the medical center’s mission and purpose.

Requirements

One (1) year of nursing experience.
Valid RN license

Nice To Haves

RN case management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs and documents a comprehensive assessment for a specified group of patients whose diagnosis; procedures; and social, psychological, or financial needs indicate they would benefit from case management.
Participates in the coordination and development of a plan of care with patients, family, and the interdisciplinary team.
Reassesses and documents clinical needs and case management interventions.
Facilitates coordination, timeliness, and appropriate resource for the patient's need.
Coordinates and implements specific case management activities or interventions to achieve the goals set forth in the case management plan.
Exhibits a positive and professional attitude as exhibited in behavior and productivity.
Leads case management activities within specific patient/service populations.
Monitors patient progress to determine the effectiveness of interventions and the interdisciplinary plan and impacts a change in the plan at the patient's condition or circumstances change.
Evaluates appropriateness and medical necessity of the plan of care.
Facilitates actions to move patients to the appropriate level of care as indicated.
Collaborates with the social worker and other team members to discuss patients in need of services, resources, or support.
Utilizes reports, data, and schedules to evaluate measures required to reflect.