What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - Case Manager in Las Vegas, NV position at Cynet Health?
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Description
The Nurse Case Manager assists in providing a system of health care delivery at Facility which utilizes a coordinated, collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to assess, plan, coordinate and evaluate the health care needs of patients throughout the health care continuum. The Nurse Case Manager serves as an advanced clinical resource to patients, families, staff and physicians in the delivery of care.
Principles of case management; nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and coordination of patient care); standards of care; disease process of illnesses or injuries in variety of specialty areas; patient care plan development; patient evaluation and assessment techniques; Nurse Practice Act; third party reimbursement regulations and rules; department and hospital safety practices and procedures; patient rights; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures; age specific patient care practices.
Education/Experience
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Minimum three years of nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting,
one year of which was in Case Management, Discharge Planning, or Utilization Review.
At the sole discretion of the Hospital, a Master’s Degree in nursing with a concentration in case management may substitute for the experience requirement.
Licensing/Certification Requirements
Valid License from State of Nevada to Practice as a Registered Nurse.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Description
The Nurse Case Manager assists in providing a system of health care delivery at Facility which utilizes a coordinated, collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to assess, plan, coordinate and evaluate the health care needs of patients throughout the health care continuum. The Nurse Case Manager serves as an advanced clinical resource to patients, families, staff and physicians in the delivery of care.
Principles of case management; nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and coordination of patient care); standards of care; disease process of illnesses or injuries in variety of specialty areas; patient care plan development; patient evaluation and assessment techniques; Nurse Practice Act; third party reimbursement regulations and rules; department and hospital safety practices and procedures; patient rights; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures; age specific patient care practices.
Education/Experience
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Minimum three years of nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting,
one year of which was in Case Management, Discharge Planning, or Utilization Review.
At the sole discretion of the Hospital, a Master’s Degree in nursing with a concentration in case management may substitute for the experience requirement.
Licensing/Certification Requirements
Valid License from State of Nevada to Practice as a Registered Nurse.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA).
