RN Case Manager - Per Diem-2

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Attleboro, MA

9d•$39 - $50

About The Position

Working in collaboration with the patient/family/legal representative, social workers, physicians, and interdisciplinary team, the RN case manager is accountable for assessing, coordinating and facilitating patient progression through the continuum of care in an efficient, cost effective manner. The RN Case Manager must achieve this through early assessment of pre-admission level of care, post hospital discharge needs, review of available resource and timely, focused communication with the healthcare team and patient/family/legal representative.

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years acute care case management experience, with demonstrated skills in utilization review
Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking and problem solving skills in facilitating safe and timely patient transitions of care
Excellent communication skills and positive interpersonal dynamic in working with a variety of stakeholders across the care continuum
Solid knowledge of all insurance plan regulations including CMS/Medicaid to ensure compliance with all required processes and documentation
Ability to garner and utilize information effectively to develop and modify patient plan of care
Strong analytical ability to interpret patient-related information, evaluate appropriateness of continued stay and/or need for ancillary services, and to reassess discharge planning needs based on daily assessment.
Ability to successfully utilize industry accepted utilization and or medical management criteria in patient status decision making
Self-starter able to function independently within the scope of position and licensure, as well as department policies and established goals
Excellent computer skills to accurately document requisite information to support patient status and medical necessity
RN Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
RN with current Massachusetts license required
Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.
Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.