Registered Nurse Transitional Care Manager Full Time Days BHS

Summary

The Registered Nurse / RN Transitional Care Manager facilitates discharge planning and post acute care services for patients with diagnosis of Congestive Heart Failure, Acute Myocardial Infarction and Pneumonia.

Registered Nurse / RN Case Manager collaborates with the Case Management department directors and senior leadership to support and implement activities and programs as defined.

This Registered Nurse / RN Case Manager coordinates care and services, of selected patient populations, specifically with CHF, AMI, and PN.

Registered Nurse / RN Case Manager designs plan of care to avoid patterns of frequent acute hospital or emergency department use, readmissions, and health status decline.

Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Required : Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) if Magnet hospital.

Preferred : Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Experience

Required : 3 years acute nursing experience, health care provider or health care company experience. Working knowledge of computers and basic software applications used in job functions such as word processing, graphics, databases, spreadsheets, etc.

Preferred : 2 years experience in Utilization Review, Discharge Planning and Medical Case Management in a hospital setting.

Strong analytical and organizational skills. Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in work environment.

Knowledge of state regulatory, federal regulatory, and managed care requirements.

Certifications

Required :

• Registered Nurse / RN License.
• BLS-Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network.

Preferred : Accredited Case Manager (ACM)

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and / or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.

If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Precepts new staff members and acts as resource to all staff. Facilitates TEMPO as needed. Participates in department Quality improvement initiatives.

At least one committee participation or major projects as assigned.

Education :

Required : Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Preferred : Academic degree in nursing (bachelor's or master's)

Experience :

Required : 2 years of acute hospital case management experience

Certifications :

Required : RN. Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law or regulation in state of practice or policy.

Active RN license for state(s) covered.

Preferred : Accredited Case Manager (ACM)

Physical Demands :

Lift / position up to 25 lbs. Push / pull up to 25 lbs. of force. Frequent sitting. Moderate standing, walking, reaching, stooping, and bending.

Manual dexterity, mobility, touch, auditory to perform all the related duties of the position.