RN Case Manager PRN

Description

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager for our hospital who will provide clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high-quality, efficient care.

With the use of your unique knowledge, skills and abilities, you will be able to make a significant and positive impact upon patient care.

• You will be responsible for coordinating the plan of care for the patient stay, managing the length of stay, ensuring appropriate resource management, while developing a safe appropriate discharge plan.
• You will facilitate the progression and transition of care and identify patients who are at risk for adverse outcomes during the transition from one level of care/setting to another.
• You will perform a comprehensive assessment of psychosocial, medical and discharge needs of patients/family, along with an assessment of resources appropriate and available to them. You will reassess the patient's clinical condition as indicated.
• You will be responsible for ensuring the post-acute medical needs and level of care are appropriate, in partnership with Social Services.
• You will evaluate progression of care using evidence-based tools and approved criteria (InterQual) throughout the episode of care; escalating progression and transition of care issues.
• You will make appropriate referrals to third-party payer, disease and case management programs for recurring patients and patients with chronic disease states.
• You will act as a liaison through effective and professional communications between and with physicians, patient / family, hospital staff, and outside agencies. You will serve as an advocate for patient's rights, needs and values.

Requirements

To be eligible for this position, you must have:

• A graduate degree from an accredited school of nursing: Associate's Degree in Nursing or higher is required. BSN is highly preferred.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state where you practice and/or hold an active Compact/Multi-State RN license.
• 1-3 years of clinical, hospital nursing experience is required.
• 2 years of experience in Case Management or Critical Care is preferred.
• Certification in Case Management or Utilization Review is preferred.
• InterQual experience is preferred.

About Our Hospital

Colleton Medical Center provides quality healthcare services, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology for more than 50 years. Our 130 bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities and offers a range of services for our patients; these include diagnostic, therapeutic, emergency and surgical services as well as 24/7 Emergency Care for adults and children. We are fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).

Located in the heart of Walterboro, Colleton Medical Center has a longstanding history as a leader in the community with a commitment to patient-centered care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.