North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN Case Management for a per diem / prn nursing job in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Case Management
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Per Diem

**JOB SUMMARY**
The Coordinator - Care RN at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for conducting patient assessments to determine their needs and barriers to disease management or recovery. They implement interventions, monitor the effectiveness of care plans, and coordinate transition of care to post-acute services. The Coordinator educates patients and family members on the provided services and collaborates with various healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care.

**JOB FUNCTIONS**
Coordinates:
Conducts assessment to determine patient needs and barriers to disease management of continued recovery
Implements appropriate interventions to address identified patient needs and maintain regulatory requirements
Monitors the effectiveness of the patients care plan and intervenes when necessary to address potential
progression delays
Arranges appropriate post-acute services and procurement of durable medical equipment
Coordinates transition of care as indicated
Assess the discharge planning needs of the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient

Reporting:
Documents assessment findings and interacts in the clinical record according to establish standards
Performs cost/benefit analysis to determine most cost effective care
Documents type education received by the patient and/or family members

Education:
Educates patient and/or family member(s) to the processes and services provided
Attend and provide continuing education in-services
Participates in performance improvement projects, committees, and teams

Communicates:
Communicates patient needs to appropriate sources such as Physicians, medical staff, DME Companies, Home Health and Hospice Staff, and Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Facilities
Communicates effectively with adult and geriatric patient
Participates on committees and Physician Section meetings as requested/required

Quality Improvement:
Participates in QI initiates and other Hospital performance improvement programs

Regulation:
Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines
Complies with appropriate Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues


**Remote Work Capable**
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**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education**
Education Level
Education Details
Required/
Preferred

Associate's Degree
with 3 years nursing, social work or counseling experience
Required
or
Bachelor's Degree
in Nursing, Social Work, or Counseling
Required
and
Master's Degree

Preferred


**Licenses and Certifications**
Licenses/Certifications
Licenses/Certification Details
Time Frame
Required/
Preferred

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure

Upon Hire
Required
or
LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure

Upon Hire
Required
or
LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor

Upon Hire
Required


Certified as a Board Certified Case Manager within 1 year of accepting position
Upon Hire
Preferred
and
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Upon Hire
Required

**Work Experience**
Experience
Experience Details
Required/
Preferred










**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
KSAs
Proficiency
Excellent organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills; required

Knowledgeable in the documentation of social/work case management intervention methods; required

Excellent interpersonal skills; required

Demonstrated knowledge in the following areas: pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics

Participate in Best Practice Models for care transitions

Demonstrates positive leadership with Physicians, insurance companies, industry representatives and all other persons or entities within our service area

Embraces the Mission, Vision, Values and Critical Success Factors of our organization

Represents NMMC in a positive, professional manner

Must have extensive contact with: Medical Staff, Nursing Personnel, DME Providers, Home Health Agencies, Community Agencies, referral resource providers, Utilization Review Manager, patients, and family members

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Must project a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve

North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000APT. Posted job title: Case Management- Case Management

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