What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Case Manager position at CommonSpirit Health?
Overview
Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.
CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.
CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.
We care about our employees well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
• Care@Work program supporting any child care, pet care, or adult dependent needs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
• Adoption Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Matching Retirement Programs
• Wellness Program
Responsibilities
Case Management is a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation, and advocacy for options and services to meet a patient’s health needs and promoting quality cost-effective outcomes. The goal of care coordination is to help patients achieve optimal health, gain access to services and manage the appropriate utilization of internal resources, balanced with patient’s rights to self determination.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Coordinates discharge plans for patients
- Identifies complex discharge planning needs
- Manages the use of internal resources for patients plan of care
- Facilitates discharge to next level of care ( TCU, Rehab, Long Term Acute Care )
- Participate in daily discharge team meetings
- Interacts professionally with patient/family/physicians and other disciplines and involved them in formation of plan of care.
Qualifications
Required Education
Nursing degree from an approved school of nursing. Baccalaureate nursing degree preferred. Licensed to practice registered nursing in the state of ND or in a compact state.
Required Minimum Experience
2-3 years of clinical experience, predominately in medical/surgical nursing.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines and maintain the department’s productivity standard in the management of the work assigned.
Ability to form positive, collaborative relationships with hospital staff, patients, families and post-acute providers.
Ability to problem solve in a proactive, creative manner, using sound judgment based on factual information and clinical knowledge.
Ability to work independently. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
PREFERRED Education and/or Experience
Case Management, discharge planning or utilization review experience preferred.
Salary : $29 - $45
