What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Case Manager position at ERP International?
Overview
ERP International is seeking a Registered Nurse - Case Management for a full-time position supporting Little Rock AFB, Arkansas . Apply online today and discover more about this exceptional employment opportunity. www.erpinternational.com
Be the Best! Join our team of exceptional health care professionals across the nation. Come discover the immense pride and job satisfaction ERP Employees experience in providing care for our Military Members, their Families and Retired Military Veterans! ERP International is honored to have been named one of The Washington Post’s 2024 Top Workplaces!
* Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!* Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays!
* Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, Health Savings Account available, and more!* Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement!
* Matching 401K!
About ERP International, LLC: ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states. Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX - plus project locations nationwide. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran.
Responsibilities
Work Schedule:Work schedule shall be between 0730-1630 Monday-Friday to include a one-hour uncompensated meal break as determined by the clinical department.
Core Duties: The duties include, but are not limited to the following;
• Participate in all phases of the Case Management Program (CMP) and ensure that the CMP meets established CM standards of care.• Identifies and screens patients to determine needs and resources required for CM services. Performs comprehensive patient and family/caregiver needs assessments.• Develops comprehensive care plans which address patient, family/caregiver’s desired or expected goals and outcomes, to include preventive, therapeutic, rehabilitative, psychosocial, and clinical interventions to ensure continuity of care toward the goal of optimal wellness.• Utilizes coordination, collaboration, and communication with the patient, multi and/or interdisciplinary team to implement the plan of care.• Facilitates timely access to the appropriate level of care by coordinating referrals and transitioning the veteran to VA, DOD other federal, state and local home and community-based services.• Provide nursing expertise about the CM process, including assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, and monitoring. Identify opportunities for CM and identify and integrate local CM processes.• Develop and implement tools to support CM, such as those used for patient identification and patient assessment, clinical practice guidelines, algorithms, CM software, and databases for community resources.• Integrate CM and utilization management (UM) and integrating nursing CM with social work CM.• Evaluates CM processes to determine interventions effectiveness, support continuous performance improvement and ensure a high quality and sustainable CMP.• Maintain liaison with appropriate community agencies and organizations.• Accurately collect and document patient care data in accordance with local policy and nursing standards of practice.• Establish mechanisms to ensure proper implementation of patient treatment plan and follow-up post discharge in ambulatory and community health care settings.• Provide appropriate health care instruction to patient and/or caregivers based on identified learning needs.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
• Degree:Possess a Bachelor’s degree of Nursing.• Education: Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), or a national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education.
• Experience:Possess a minimum experience of at least 2 years of full time clincal nursing case manager after graduation.
• Must have the knowledge and skills to effectively apply the following core CM functions:
o Assessment: Identification of patients for CM; comprehensive collection of patient information and medical status; and continued evaluation of an established plan of care.o Planning: Collaboration with the patient, family/caregiver, primary provider, and other members of the health care team for developing an effective plan of care.o Facilitation: Care coordination and communication among all involved parties.o Advocacy: Support for the patient and family/caregivers to ensure identified education and appropriate, timely care is received.
• Must be knowledgeable in medical privacy and confidentiality (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [HIPAA]); accreditation standards of Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and The Joint Commission (TJC).
* Certification:Possess one of the following certifications OR meet requirements under the experience section above. Possess and maintain a current certification from one of the following accredited organizations: (CCM), (CDMS), (CRRN),(COHN),(COHN-S), (ACCC), (CRC), (RN-NCM),(CMC)
• Licensure:Current, full, active and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse
* Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.* Life Support Certification: Possess a current AHA OR ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
