You’ll need
Licensure
✓Current unrestricted register nurse license in the State of Nevada
Certifications
Ability to obtain Accredited Case Manager (ACM) certification preferred
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
Qualifications
✓Minimum 2 years of acute care hospital patient care experience required
✓Organizational skills, excellent verbal & written communication skills, ability to lead, coordinate diverse group in fast paced environment, critical thinking, problem solving and negotiation skills
Preferred 2 years of experience as acute care case manager
Full employer posting
- US:NV:Carson City Case Management Part Time Day Shift Summary
- This individual is responsible to facilitate care along a continuum through effective resource coordination to help patients achieve optimal health, access to care and appropriate utilization of resources while respecting patient’s right to self-determination
- This individual has the overall responsibility for ensuring that care is provided at the right level, right time and with the right resources
- The Case Manager collaborates with medical staff, interdisciplinary team, and external resources to assess, coordinate, implement, and evaluate services required to promote quality outcomes and efficient resource management Qualifications Required: Minimum 2 years of acute care hospital patient care experience required Preferred 2 years of experience as acute care case manager Current unrestricted register nurse license in the State of Nevada Organizational skills, excellent verbal & written communication skills, ability to lead, coordinate diverse group in fast paced environment, critical thinking, problem solving and negotiation skills Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Ability to obtain Accredited Case Manager (ACM) certification
- Promotes current National Standards for case management
- Transition management – assigns appropriate length of stay, participates in readmission prevention, transition level of care and patient satisfaction
- Utilization management – Screens for accurate medical necessity using approved evidenced based criteria, application of supporting medical necessity and denial prevention utilizing physician advisor when necessary
- Assists staff in care coordination and demonstrating efficient throughput while assuring care is sequenced and at appropriate level of care
- Develops a case management plan consistent with patient needs as identified through the assessment process; Seeks input and validation of the plan with the patient and/or family and interdisciplinary care team; Identifies and manages complex discharge needs
- Accurately conducts a thorough, objective assessment of patient’s current status, including psychosocial, physical, financial, educational needs, treatment course and services needed
- Compliance with state and federal regulations, The Joint Commission’s standards, Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ), Conditions of Participation and hospital policy
- Maintains current knowledge of disease processes, available resources, and treatment options appropriate to patient population
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to promote patient throughput and efficient use of resources
- Continuously demonstrates a positive attitude and understanding of case management philosophy, supports team building, and is motivated to fulfill department objectives
- Assure patient/family/significant other/caregiver education is completed to support post-acute care needs and documented in electronic medical records
- Documents all activity according to policy, including the electronic automated systems
- Precept new staff members and is a resource to all staff
- Participation in department quality improvement initiatives and projects as assigned
- Performs other related duties as assigned
About the role
This individual is responsible to facilitate care along a continuum through effective resource coordination to help patients achieve optimal health, access to care and appropriate utilization of resources while respecting patient’s right to self-determination