Nurse Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 3 years RN experience with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) OR a current Children’s nurse with 5 years RN experience with an Associate’s degree in Nursing (Current Children’s nurse with an Associate’s degree in Nursing is required to obtain a BSN within 2.5 years of hire date)
• 3 years of broad clinical experience, predominantly in pediatric care
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia or Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Effective decision-making /problem-solving skills, demonstration of creativity in problem-solving, influential leadership skill
• Demonstrated effective critical thinking skills and ability to anticipate patient discharge needs
• Moderate to expert computer skills
• Working knowledge of the financial aspects of third-party payors and reimbursement
• Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree
• Previous experience in care coordination, case management, discharge planning and/or utilization review; pediatrics preferred
• Registered Nurse Case Management Certification from approved accrediting organization within 1 year of meeting eligibility requirements, within 2 years of hire for a 0.8 FTE or greater, or within 3 years of hire for a 0.6 FTE or less

Responsibilities

• Completes initial screen of all patients on admission (not to exceed within 24 hours of admission) utilizing specific trigger criteria to identify needs related to care coordination and/or discharge planning.
• Develops, initiates, and implements a robust transition care plan in collaboration with clinical team for all applicable patients.
• Cultivates and maintains effective interaction/communication with medical staff, nursing staff, social workers, and others to drive the care coordination process and facilitate continuity of patient care.
• Communicates with all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate the care coordination process for assigned workload.
• Communicates with home health agencies, third-party payors, and other community resources as needed to coordinate discharge needs.
• Facilitates and provides ongoing communication with patient/family and interdisciplinary staff to identify and resolve potential barriers.
• Facilitates care conferences, interdisciplinary rounds, and other meetings.
• Participates in focused system initiatives and facilitates clinical practice guidelines at the patient level.
• Performs outpatient and clinic care coordination and monitors patients' care as they transition between outpatient and inpatient services where appropriate.
• Refers cases identified as risk management issues, peer review issues, or quality issues to appropriate personnel.
• Performs other responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• comprehensive compensation and benefit package