RN Case Manager Full Time

Vibra Travels•Paducah, KY

About The Position

The RN Case Manager directs and coordinates the integration of Case Management functions into patient care, discharge, and home-planning processes in collaboration with hospital departments, external service organizations, agencies, and health care facilities. The role coordinates clinical care and discharge planning for adult and geriatric patients aged 18 and older, supports patients and families in addressing the effects of illness, and connects them with appropriate post-hospital and community resources. The Case Manager also contributes to department education, quality improvement, budgeting, utilization review, and reporting activities. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field, social service field, or nursing, and licensure as a Registered Nurse or Social Worker in the state of employment. BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment and maintained throughout employment. Two years of healthcare or hospital experience as an RN or Social Worker is preferred. The work environment typically has moderate noise. The employee occasionally lifts or moves up to 20 pounds and regularly stands, walks, handles objects, reaches, talks, and hears.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field, social service field, or nursing.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse or Social Worker in the state of employment.
Obtain BLS certification within 30 days of employment and maintain it throughout employment.
Knowledge of basic computer skills and word processing.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.
Regular ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Two years of healthcare or hospital experience as a Registered Nurse or Social Worker is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide care for adult or geriatric patients aged 18 and over.
Respect each patient's rights, dignity, and individuality in all interactions.
Coordinate clinical care for patients, families, and significant others to help them address the impact of illness and benefit from health care services.
Complete psychosocial assessments for new admissions within three business days, in accordance with hospital policy and procedures.
Develop and participate in implementing programs addressing the social and psychological factors of illness for patients and their families.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing personnel, and other management team members in planning patient care services and care plans.
Conduct individual or group intervention sessions related to care and adjustment.
Arrange discharge and post-hospital care through community institutions and agencies.
Provide advice and guidance for special cases or patient needs.
Coordinate information and guidance for patients, families, and hospital departments regarding post-discharge treatment and recovery programs.
Refer patients and families to appropriate community, social service, home health, extended care, and rehabilitation services and organizations.
Coordinate Case Management communications about available services and resources, and serve as the primary liaison with external social service organizations.
Participate in interdepartmental program planning and implementation and support related projects and activities.
Participate in Case Management educational programs for physicians and other departments to improve understanding of medical necessity in health care delivery.
Represent the department on hospital committees.
Develop and implement a Pastoral Care Program in conjunction with Pastoral Care from the host hospital.
Maintain harmonious working relationships with other departments and address interdepartmental social service issues.
Assist with preparation of and monitor the department budget; identify and respond to variances. Monitor utilization reviews and patient length of stay.
Direct departmental quality improvement activities and promote high-quality, safe, and effective patient care.
Prepare statistical reports on department services and patient needs.
Follow the Hospital Compliance Plan and report suspected or actual violations to the Compliance Officer.
Maintain professional conduct and comply with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and attendance requirements.
Follow blood-borne pathogen precautions, hazardous materials procedures, and safety and patient safety practices.
Understand responsibilities for recognizing patient abuse and follow policy for appropriate referrals or interventions.
Understand responsibilities for and participate in Performance Improvement activities.
Limit access to protected health information to what is reasonably necessary for the job and share it only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.