What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Care Manager- WVH Medical Services position at Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics?
Description
Location Site: West Valley Hospital
Department: WVH Medical Services
Position Type: Full Time
Start Time: 8:00
Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.
We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There’s something about Salem, Oregon!
Your Role With Us:
As a Care Manager at Salem Health, your role involves providing comprehensive care coordination, utilization management, and discharge planning for assigned patients. You will begin by conducting an initial screen of all patients within 24 hours of admission to assess their needs, identifying high-risk categories and ensuring timely interventions. Throughout the patient's care journey, you will collaborate with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to create tailored care plans, monitor progress, and address any barriers to discharge or transfer. You will also serve as the primary point of contact for Swing Bed referrals, overseeing the coordination of care from admission to discharge, including managing insurance authorizations and creating individualized care plans. Your responsibilities include enhancing patient outcomes by reducing readmissions and emergency visits, facilitating the transition of care across various settings, and educating staff on care management principles. Additionally, you will document patient information in accordance with department policies and contribute to improving the care delivery process by participating in peer consultation and decision-making activities.
Total Rewards Offerings:
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
- Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Live Well Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
- Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
- Education assistance program
- Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
- Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria
- Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others
Background/Expertise:
- Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN)- ADN with 5 years of experience working of acute care RN experience OR ADN with an agreement to complete BSN or MSN within two (2) years of hire REQUIRED
- BSN or BAN or MSN of Non nursing Bachelor's degree with MSN may be accepted in lieu of ADN
- Active Basic Life Support Credentials REQUIRED
- Registered Nurse- Current unencumbered licensure to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon REQUIRED
- Certified Case Manager credentials REQUIRED
- Minimum of one (1) year of acute care RN Staff nurse experience REQUIRED
- Minimum three (3) years hospital experience as a Registered Nurse REQUIRED
- Two (2) years of community nursing PREFERRED
- Prior Case Management experience PREFERRED
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org
