RN Case Manager

Sheridan Memorial Hospital • Sheridan, WY

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About The Position

The RN Case Manager coordinates and oversees patient care in a long-term care setting to promote quality outcomes, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. The role collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans. The RN Case Manager also supports the facility’s infection prevention and control program and participates in the facility leadership on-call rotation.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or ability to obtain one.
• BLS certification.
• Central Registry clearance/credential is required.
• Strong assessment, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Experience in long-term care, care coordination, or case management.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices and applicable regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, collaborate on, coordinate, and support admissions of new patients.
• Coordinate patient assessments, care planning, and ongoing evaluation of patient needs; participate in interdisciplinary team rounds and coordinate patient care conferences.
• Coordinate with Medicare, Medicaid, managed care organizations, insurance companies, and other payers regarding authorizations, reviews, and discharge planning.
• Monitor changes in patients’ conditions and communicate with physicians, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Support transitions of care, discharge planning, and patient and family education.
• Assist with quality assurance initiatives and identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
• Provide on-call support to the nursing leadership team for Long Term Care and Transitional Care Units.
• Monitor infection prevention practices; oversee infection surveillance and reporting; identify potential outbreaks; and implement appropriate interventions in accordance with facility policies and current guidelines.
• Educate staff on infection prevention, hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, isolation precautions, and standard precautions.
• Assist with infection control audits, trend tracking, outbreak response, and required reporting.
• Promote a safe, respectful, person-centered environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree