RN Case Manager - Rehab Administration - FT - Varied Shift

UHS • Enid, OK

34d • Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager is responsible for providing case coordination and functions as a patient/family advocate through initial and ongoing assessment of patient’s needs during the rehabilitation stay, coordination/communication of the patient’s plan of care and identifying and coordinating community resources to meet continuing care needs. The Case Manager will coordinate communication with payer sources and provide updates as necessary to secure ongoing authorization to treat. He/she will participate in the preadmission screening process. He/she shall participate in and demonstrate accountability for quality improvement, overall team coordination (as it applies to patient care issues) and discharge planning.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure from the State of Oklahoma required.
• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Current BLS required or obtain at time of hire.
• 2-4 year’s clinical nursing experience in med/surg or acute rehab setting preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

• First Aid certification preferred.
• Experience in case management preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates strong working knowledge and skill experience with a variety of diagnostic groups including, but not limited to, the following: orthopedic and arthritis related conditions; neurological groups including CVA, TBI, degenerative neurological diseases, SCI; generalized weakness as a result of medical or surgical conditions including DM, ESRD, amputation, COPD, CHF, and CABG.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of normal growth and development, related behaviors, needs, comfort, and range of treatment appropriate to the age (adult, geriatric) and diagnosis of patient services to support the provision of an individualized interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Meets with the patient and family prior to or at the time of admission to identify needs, 3rd party payer requirements, orients to rehab process and begins discharge planning and completes assessment according to protocol.
• Educates and instructs patient/family regarding role of Case Management in the rehabilitation program and needs identified during the assessment.
• Collaborates and communicate with the team and patient and to implement identified discharge plan for the plan of care, adapting the plan of care to the individualized needs/goals of the patient/caregiver assessing opportunities and barriers.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans & 401k with company match
• Discounts with local St. Mary’s providers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees