RN Case Manager - Christian Hospital, Emergency Department

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Christian Hospital11133 Dunn RoadSt. Louis, MO 63136 Christian Hospital is seeking a compassionate, organized, and collaborative RN Case Manager to join our team. The ED Case Manager plays a vital role in coordinating patient care, facilitating safe and timely discharges, reducing avoidable admissions, and connecting patients with appropriate post-acute resources.

Benefits eligibleFull-time; DaysMonday - Friday; days; generally 8am-4:30pm (with flexibility as needed after orientation)Weekend & Holiday rotation Additional Preferred RequirementsBSNPrevious case management or emergency department experience preferred Ability to work collabortively in a fast paced environmentPrior experience with EPIC OverviewChristian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903.

U. S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St.

Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state! The U. S.

News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.

Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services. The Case Management Department provides services through a collaborative process that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates options and services to meet an individual's needs. The Case Management Department is responsible for all acute care inpatients where needs have been identified or who have requested assistance, emergency department patients where needs have been identified, and community individuals who request assistance.

Role PurposeCoordinates, negotiates, procures and manages the care of patients to facilitate achievement of quality cost-effective outcomes. Works collaboratively with physicians and interdisciplinary staff, internal and external to the organization, to identify and resolve issues. Performs and provides consultation regarding Utilization Management and Performance Improvement programs in order to obtain optimum value for the patient and the reimbursement source.

ResponsibilitiesAssesses, coordinates, and evaluates each patient's plan of care. Establishes, continuously evaluates, and documents an individualized discharge plan. Ensures clinical documentation and cost-effective use of hospital resources.

Minimum RequirementsEducationNursing Diploma/Associate's - NursingExperienceSupervisor ExperienceNo ExperienceLicenses & CertificationsRNPreferred RequirementsEducationBachelor's Degree - NursingExperience2-5 years Benefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistanceTo learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.*Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer