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RN - Discharge Planner / Case Manager - Trinity Hospital

The Discharge Planner / Case Manager, RN conducts admission, concurrent with retrospective utilization reviews for all assigned patients. This individual communicates with payers, physicians and the VP of Nursing Services, to facilitate appropriate admissions and discharges, and to promote a high quality of care while preventing under-utilization and over-utilization of hospital resources. This person conducts discharge-planning activities for assigned patients and completes data collection This person also is responsible for an active utilization review of all patient admissions and discharges, collaborates and facilitates on all Swing Bed admissions, maintains an active re-admission review program, and works closely with the VP of Nursing Services and the Nursing Leadership team to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications are: Possess a Montana Register Nurse degree through accredited program. Current Montana R.N. license

2 years acute care experience, Training in patient assessment and identification of patient needs, a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and a Current BLS or CPR certification (required), ACLS, PALS, NRP, and TNCC and as indicated by work area, and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (required within two years of hire).

This position offers full time benefits, including vacation and sick pay, 401k opportunities, and life, health and Aflac insurance. Sign on Bonus, relocation assistance, and Student Loan repayment are available. Interest parties should contact Elaine Long, VP of nursing at 406-653-6579. Applications are available at all facilities. Applications must be returned in person to Julie Kauffold, Director of Human Resources at Trinity Hospital.

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