RN Case Manager Discharge Planner PRN

Uintah Basin Medical Center•Roosevelt, UT

About The Position

The RN Discharge Planner is responsible for performing patient assessments, delivering Medicare messages, and utilizing community resources to ensure adequate follow-up care. This role involves developing relationships with outside agencies, making referrals, and collaborating with the Utilization Nurse on patient care coordination and medical necessity reviews. The position requires facilitating family meetings, documenting discharge planning and social services, and demonstrating flexibility, organization, and the ability to function under stress. The RN Discharge Planner will consult with other departments for patient care and performance improvement, treat patients and families with respect, and communicate care plans to family members and caretakers. The role requires working independently and within a team, relating well with various stakeholders, and accurately determining patient needs for discharge. Maintaining good working relationships and ensuring documentation meets standards are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Utah.
Motivated, independent individual who can organize workload.
Working knowledge of the criteria for Medicare, Medicaid, HMO, and private insurance coverage.
Experience in providing patient care.
Ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.
Ability to relate well with multiple stakeholders, including physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, outside agencies, and patients.
Excellent attendance record.
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

Nice To Haves

Staying up to date with CMS guidelines.
Works well independently and within a multi-faceted team environment.
Ensures that appearance and personal conduct are professional at all times.
Wears appropriate clothing for job functions. Wears an ID badge.
Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, administration, and staff.
Represents the organization positively and professionally in the community.

Responsibilities

Performing patient assessments and delivering Medicare messages.
Utilizing community resources for patient follow-up care.
Developing relationships with outside agencies and making referrals.
Reviewing patients for medical necessity and coordinating patient care with the Utilization Nurse.
Coordinating and facilitating family meetings to discuss care.
Documenting discharge planning and social services.
Consulting other departments for patient care and performance improvement.
Communicating with family members and caretakers regarding patient needs and plans.
Determining and providing appropriate resources and assistance for patient discharge.
Maintaining good working relationships within and between departments.
Ensuring documentation meets current standards and policies.