Float RN Case Manager - Children's Discharge Planner

Position Title :

Float RN Case Manager - Children's Discharge Planner

Department : OCH Care Management

Job Description :

General Description :

As a member of a multidisciplinary care management team, the nursing case manager is accountable and responsible for coordinating the care and services of selected patient populations.

Essential Responsibilities :

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Comprehensively assesses patient goals : biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, discharge planning needs and financial status.
• Closely monitors patient's progress for changes in medical needs that could affect present and future medical treatment.
• Procures services and serves as advocate on behalf of the patient and family with scarce resources.
• Works closely with third party payers to resolve problems and issues affecting the continuity of patient care.
• Coordinates and directs the discharge planning of patients with family members, health care team and the community.
• Reviews admission data within the designated timeframe to determine the suitability of the level of care in accordance with ISD-A criteria and / or established criteria.

General Responsibilities :

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program preferred.

Experience : (3) years clinical nursing experience in an acute care facility.

License(s) / Certification(s) / Registration(s) Required : Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate Compact RN License (eNLC). Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.