What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Case Manager - Discharge Planning position at MD_HCHN Holy Cross Health, Inc.?
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Job Title: RN Case Manager Employment Type: Full Time Position Purpose: As a Case Manager focused on discharge planning, you will play a vital role in guiding patients through a seamless transition from hospital to home or post-acute care. By developing tailored discharge plans, educating patients and families, and coordinating access to resources, you will help ensure a smooth recovery process. Collaborating with a compassionate and skilled interdisciplinary team, you’ll make a meaningful impact by enhancing patient outcomes and reducing readmissions. Responsibilities: Develop and implement patient-specific discharge plans to ensure safe transitions from hospital to home or other care settings. Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team to align discharge plans with clinical needs and patient preferences. Identify and coordinate access to appropriate post-acute care services, such as rehabilitation, skilled nursing facilities, home health services, or community-based resources. Provide guidance to patients and families on managing health conditions post-discharge, including medication management, follow-up care, and recognizing signs of complications. Work closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and community partners to address barriers to a smooth discharge and ensure continuity of care. Proactively address factors contributing to readmissions by identifying high-risk patients, implementing preventative interventions, and ensuring robust follow-up care coordination. What you will need: RN licensed by the State of Maryland or Compact State license. 2-4 years of hospital case management experience preferred. ASN required, BSN preferred CCM certification preferred Position Highlights: Impactful Role: Play a vital role in improving patient outcomes by ensuring safe, efficient, and effective transitions of care. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, including physicians, social workers, and community partners, to create seamless discharge plans. Patient Advocacy: Serve as a key advocate for patients and families, ensuring their needs and preferences are at the center of discharge and post-acute care planning. Benefits: Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from first day of employment. Work/Life balance with flexible schedules. Free onsite parking. Our mission and core values are what drives each member of Holy Cross Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all. Pay rate: $40.99 - $61.49 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location. About us: Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services. We were named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2022. Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.
Salary : $41 - $61