Overview Patient Placement Case Manager - Registered Nurse. Full time, rotating shift. Coordinates the placement of all admissions (elective and emergent) and transfers to MMC-NI in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines. Coordinates, prioritizes, and optimizes patient flow throughout the MMC-NI network and facilitates patient entry into MMC-NI from other health care facilities/organizations. Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Responsibilities Coordinate and facilitate the transfer of patients from other healthcare facilities to MMC-NI using Mercy First Call Centers process flows.
Ensure safe and timely placement of patient admissions from all entry points and inter-department transfers using the Patient Placement process flow.
Monitor inpatient bed status and upgrade bed cleaning status via the electronic bed board to expedite patient flow (problem identification/problem solving).
Collaborate with the CNM of Patient Administration and Administrative Coordinator regarding patient placement issues (communication/teamwork).
Alert appropriate personnel to capacity issues (teamwork/problem identification).
Promote safe patient placement according to patient needs, patient placement guidelines, and department scope of service (adherence to policy).
Facilitate decision-making surrounding hospital status changes through ongoing communication with CNM of Patient Administration, Administrative Coordinator, and physicians about census targets and potential A/D/T (communication/teamwork).
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current RN Licensure in the state of Iowa; BSN or approved BA preferred
Experience:
Five years of clinical nursing experience required; Critical Care or Emergency Room experience desirable
Previous case management experience preferred
Special Skills and Competencies Computer skills with Outlook, ADT system (Healthquest), and related software
Typing ability around 40 words per minute preferred
Ability to read information on a computer screen
Adaptability to multitask and shift focus without loss of efficiency
Flexible hours and workload management
Active participation in personal and professional growth
Excellent problem-solving skills; independent work with sound judgment
High initiative and judgment
Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider) current before or within 60 days of hire
Completes Mandatory Reporting: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse within 6 months of hire and renews every 5 years
Benefits Wellness programs
Education reimbursement
Personalized health insurance plans (including dental and vision)
PTO; long- and short-term leave
Retirement planning
Life insurance coverage
About Trinity Health / MercyOne North Iowa Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians across 25 states. Our colleagues serve diverse populations and are trained to recognize cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices to produce positive health outcomes. MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties. MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342-bed regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, IA, with MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center in New Hampton, IA. Our service area spans 15 counties, serving a population over 260,000. With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of nearly 500, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the region’s largest employer. MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa comprises more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine, and specialty clinics. Our commitment to diversity includes training, recruitment, retention, development, and supplier diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.