Case Manager RN Opportunity
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center is seeking a Case Manager RN to join our healthcare family. Our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are looking for a Case Manager RN to ensure quality patient care.
The RN Case Manager is responsible for promoting patient-centered care by coordinating the plan of care for the patient stay, managing the length of stay, and ensuring appropriate resource management. The RN Case Manager facilitates the progression and transition of care using established criteria and in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
What you will do in this role:
- Provides case management services for both inpatient and observation patients as assigned.
- Identifies patients who are at risk for adverse outcomes during the transition from one level of care/setting to another.
- Performs a comprehensive assessment of psychosocial, medical and discharge needs of patients/family along with an assessment of resources appropriate and available to the patient/family.
- Reassesses the patient's clinical condition as indicated. Considers patient's readmission status or risk of readmission and develops strategies to mitigate including education on appropriately accessing healthcare resources, preventative education, and community-based resources.
- Coordinates the plan of care and drives the discharge plan by collaborating with the multidisciplinary health care team and in particular with the patient's physician to facilitate a successful care transition.
- Partners with Social Services to ensure the post-acute medical needs and level of care are appropriate.
- Assumes responsibility for timely referral to Social Services when risk factors for psychosocial determinants of health are identified.
- Involves patient and family/responsible/significant others in identifying and clarifying needs and expectations to develop mutual and realistic goals.
- Evaluates progression of care using evidence-based tools and approved criteria (InterQual) throughout the episode of care; escalates progression and transition of care issues through the established chain of command.
- Makes appropriate referrals to third party payer and disease and case management programs for recurring patients and patients with chronic disease states.
- Facilitates patient throughput with an ongoing focus on an effective care transition, quality, and efficiency.
- Documents professional recommendations, discharge plan, care coordination interventions, and case management activities to effectively communicate to all members of the health care team.
- Aligns patient needs with available resources to ensure a safe discharge/transition.
What qualifications you will need:
- RN Registered Nurse
- Associate Degree, or Masters Degree, or Bachelors Degree
- 2+ years in case management OR 3+ years experience in clinical nursing
TriStar StoneCrest proudly serves Rutherford County, Tennessee. Our 100 bed hospital offers complete medical care for adults and children. We are committed to providing quality patient care.
Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Case Manager RN opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.