RN Case Manager, Care Transitions, PRN, Days 8:00 am to 4:30 pm - Norton Healthcare
Madison, IN 47250
About the Job
Responsibilities:
The RN Case Manager works under minimal supervision performing a broad range of duties,
- Completes screening assessments from admission through discharge to identify patient needs in a timely manner;
- Taking patient and caregiver preferences into account, coordinates services to maximize patient outcomes includes but is not limited to non-acute care referrals and placement, Home Health, Hospice, Durable Medical Equipment;
- Utilize evidence based care guidelines to ensure appropriate level of care and length of stay
- Work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote effective, efficient, and timely care resulting in positive outcomes for patients;
- Aids patient and families in the engagement of resources while taking into consideration financial, social and clinical factors;
- Works closely with social services on more complex psychosocial and special needs;
- Completes quality audits as requested;
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives
This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications:Required:
- Indiana licensed Registered Nurse;
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently and as part of a team by working closely with the organizations multi-disciplinary team;
- Accountability for own actions, understands own limitations; seeks advice and assistance when necessary;
- Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development;
- Has in-depth understanding of the post-discharge care resources and is adept at helping patients and families engage resources;
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills;
- Takes initiative and has the ability to make effective decisions;
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and regulatory agency rules and standards;
- Effectively utilize information technology and organizational electronic medical record.
Source : Norton Healthcare