What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Case Manager I position at MUSC?
Job Description Summary
Utilizing a collaborative approach, the Case Manager will assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate the options and services required to meet an individual's health needs. Provides comprehensive on-going case management services to patients by coordinating and managing the care of patients to meet multiple service needs across the continuum of care. Ensure optimal patient outcomes that address quality, service, customer satisfaction and cost-effectiveness. The Case Manager will partner with the multidisciplinary team to establish care and allocate resources associated with the patient's risk assessment. Assists the patient/patient's family in coping with illness by optimizing the patient's/family's self-care abilities and supporting their consumer rights.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC005041 SYS - Corp Case Management - CHS Direct
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-28
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Days. Monday-Friday. Occasional weekends & holidays. No nights. $5k sign-on bonus for external candidates with 2-year commitment.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried
Job Summary/Purpose: The Nurse Case Manager (NCM) I reports to the Manager of Case Management and Care Transitions. Under guidance of the Nurse Case Manager Team Leader, the Nurse Case Manager I functions as a member of the clinical team. This role coordinates a plan of care to achieve clinical outcomes and promotes a safe and timely discharge. This position manages the plan of care throughout the care continuum to ensure the efficient movement of the patient through the hospital system. The Nurse Case Manager I serves as a clinical expert related to discharge planning, resource utilization, and case management.
Minimum Training and Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and three years work experience as a Registered Nurse required. Prior leadership experience preferred. One year of case management and/or utilization review work experience preferred. Case Management certification preferred. Staff hired prior to July 1, 2013, will be grandfathered in regards to education requirement.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Licensure as a registered nurse by the state of South Carolina or compact state required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or ACLS required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
Additional Job Description
Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform
