RN Case Manager

SSM Health
Jefferson City, MO, United States
Full-time

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City

Worker Type : PRN1

PRN1

Job Highlights :

PRN Opportunity located at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City, MO

At SSM Health, we believe in providing our employees with a fulfilling career. We strive to create an environment where individuals can grow both personally and professionally.

Our company values diversity, innovation, and collaboration, and we are committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Joining SSM Health means becoming part of a team that is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and making a difference in people's lives.

Our employees are passionate about what they do, and their commitment to our mission is what sets us apart.

The role of the RN-Case Manager supports our organization by ensuring patients are discharged from the hospital safely, identifying any barriers and working through those with the patient and care team.

Job Summary :

Assesses, develops, plans, implements, and evaluates patients discharge planning needs to next level of care in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensures compliance with Condition of Participation (CoP) discharge planning.
  • Identifies and escalates gaps / barriers related to inpatient and observation length of stay.
  • Assesses patients at high risk for readmission. Identifies root cause for readmission. Develops plan and collaborates with multidisciplinary team regarding discharge planning to next level of care.
  • Participates with other members of team regarding opportunities for improvement in standard work.
  • May also be responsible for : utilization management process, ED case management process, admission process, and act as a case manager liaison with post acute providers (skilled nursing facilities, rehab, home health, etc.).
  • Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
  • As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model.

Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his / her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.

  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

EXPERIENCE

Three years' acute care experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Frequent lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
  • Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot / leg and hand / arm movements.
  • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
  • Frequent keyboard use / data entry.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
  • Occasional lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
  • Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location : Illinois

Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location : Missouri

  • Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location : Oklahoma

  • Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)

State of Work Location : Wisconsin

  • Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift :

PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Employee

Department : 8573000011

8573000011

Care Coordination

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

  • Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
  • Flexible Payment Options : our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
  • Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
  • 3 days ago
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