Location : Miramar, Florida
Miramar, Florida
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Summary :
The RN Case Manager coordinates the care and service of patient populations
from admission through discharge. The RN Case Manager, collaboratively with
inter-disciplinary teams, works to build a comprehensive case management plan
through effective care coordination and utilization of healthcare resources to
achieve desired clinical and financial goals. Key responsibilities are to
partner with the healthcare team to ensure all aspects of the patient’s needs,
clinical, psychosocial, and financial are adequately addressed in the
transition of the care plan and to manage the patient’s timely progression of
care and safe transition to the next most appropriate level of care.
Responsibilities :
Monitors patient and family satisfaction. Responds to questions and complaints
from patients, family members, and payers regarding care.Actively coordinates
progress and the patient’s care by monitoring the length of stay (LOS) of the
patient’s hospitalization, leads and facilitates rounds, and proactively works
to meet expected length of stay and clinical targetsindicators.Performs
ongoing chart review to identify actual or potential issues, which may include
service delivery, patient outcomes, satisfaction, compliance, cost, and
reimbursement.Consults with Physicians and multidisciplinary teams regularly
to evaluate the patients status and appropriateness of medical care,
including admission, length of stay (LOS), transfer, and
discharge.Collaborates with the Social Worker to proactively identify the need
for team andor patient and family conferences to facilitate discussion of the
patient’s condition, discuss prognosis and determine an agreed upon transition
of care plan.Clinically assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors,
and evaluates options and services to meet an individual’s health needs to
facilitate a safe and timely discharge to the next appropriate post acute
level of care.Conducts an in-depth case management assessment of a patient’s
needs at the time of admission and throughout the patient’s stay. Obtains and
confirms information necessary for the development of a comprehensive
dischargetransition plan of care.Addresses system-level issues impeding
diagnostic or treatment progress with the healthcare team and reports
unresolved opportunities for improvement through the organizational defined
escalation process (chain-of-command structure). Proactively identifies and
resolves barriers to timely dischargetransition and documents avoidable
delays information in accordance with health system protocols.Performs duties
in a manner that promotes quality patient caresatisfaction, while promoting
safety, cost efficiency, and a commitment to the continuous quality
improvement process.
Competencies :
ACCOUNTABILITY, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS,
CUSTOMER SERVICE, DISCHARGE PLANNING CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS, PATIENT AND
FAMILY CENTERED CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, TEAM WORK
Education and Certification Requirements :
Accredited Program : Nursing (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA
ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI
E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS
Cert American Heart non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN
HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for
Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED
CROSS), Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT) - Compact RN
Multistate, Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information :
Complexity of Work : This role requires critical thinking skills, effective
communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to build and foster positive
relationships. The incumbent must be able to lead others and take appropriate
action when required. Must be able to provide education and resources relevant
to the effective progression of care, utilization of services, appropriate
level of care, and safe patient transition to the patientfamily and health
care team.Required Work Experience : Minimum one (1) year of experience in a
hospital-based Case Management practice or five (5) years in Healthcare.Other
Information : Additional Education Info : Graduate of an accredited
RegisteredProfessional Nursing Program.Additional Credential Info : Basic Life
Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider required upon hire.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :
- Bending and Stooping 0%
- Climbing 0%
- Keyboard Entry 80%
- Kneeling 0%
- LiftingCarrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 40%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60%
- Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 0%
- Lifting or Carrying >
75 lbs Non-Patient 0%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient 60%
- Pushing or Pulling >
75 lbs Non-Patient 0%
- Reaching 60%
- Repetitive Movement FootLeg 0%
- Repetitive Movement HandArm 80%
- Running 0%
- Sitting 80%
- Squatting 0%
- Standing 80%
- Walking 80%
- Audible Speech 80%
- Hearing Acuity 80%
- Smelling Acuity 0%
- Taste Discrimination 0%
- Depth Perception 80%
- Distinguish Color 60%
- Seeing - Far 80%
- Seeing - Near 80%
- Bio hazardous Waste 60%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory 60%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 60%
- Blood andor Bodily Fluids 60%
- Communicable Diseases andor Pathogens 60%
- Asbestos 0%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals 0%
- Dust 60%
- GasVaporsFumes 60%
- Hazardous Chemicals 60%
- Hazardous Medication 40%
- Latex 60%
- Computer Monitor 80%
- Domestic Animals 60%
- Extreme HeatCold 0%
- Fire Risk 0%
- Hazardous Noise 0%
- Heating Devices 0%
- Hypoxia 0%
- LaserHigh Intensity Lights 0%
- Magnetic Fields 0%
- Moving Mechanical Parts 0%
- NeedlesSharp Objects 60%
- Potential Electric Shock 0%
- Potential for Physical Assault 60%
- Radiation 0%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights 0%
- Unprotected Heights 0%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces 60%
Shift : Days
Days
Disclaimer : This job description is not intended, nor should it be
construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or
working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the
general nature and level of work performed by employees within this
classification.
Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to
any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare
System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
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committed to workplace diversity.
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for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion,
gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin,
veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by
law.
We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and
military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your
status on your application to take advantage of this program.
Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug
testing.
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