RN Case Manager - PRN - Weekends

Ochsner Health • Gretna, LA

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About The Position

This role functions as a liaison and communicator among patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, multidisciplinary team members, post-acute care providers, and third-party payers. The RN Case Manager discusses alternative care options with patients and caregivers and the multidisciplinary team, assists with discharge planning, and facilitates movement through the healthcare continuum to support quality, cost-effective outcomes.

The role manages planning for patients’ movement through the healthcare system, applies care-management policies and evidence-based criteria to assess level of care and continued appropriateness, and manages assigned patients’ care according to their individual needs. It also prepares, executes, and reinforces post-discharge care plans and adapts communication and conduct to the needs of each patient population. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Registered nurse diploma.
• Two years of related experience.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
• Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels throughout the patient-care process.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Conflict-resolution skills and sound judgment and decision-making when performing tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Certification in Case Management (CCM).
• Health Care Management (CPHM).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication among patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, multidisciplinary team members, post-acute care providers, and third-party payers.
• Discuss alternative care options with patients and caregivers and the multidisciplinary team.
• Assist with discharge planning needs and facilitate patients’ movement through the healthcare continuum.
• Manage planning in anticipation of patients’ movement through the healthcare system.
• Apply care-management policies and procedures, including evidence-based criteria and assessments of level of care and continued appropriateness.
• Manage assigned patients’ care through the healthcare system based on individual needs.
• Prepare, execute, and reinforce post-discharge care plans.
• Adapt behavior and communication to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adapting communication style.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree