Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience
Benefits
Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Department
ICE | Core Assistant CSM
Summary of Job Duties
The RN Care Manager is responsible for managing the continuum of care for admission through discharge for assigned patients. The role reflects appropriate knowledge of the RN scope of practice, current state requirements, CMS Conditions of Participation, EMTALA, Patient Bill of Rights, AB 1203 and other Federal or State regulatory agency requirements specific to discharge planning. The RN Care Manager partners with the multidisciplinary team, utilizes scientific evidence for best practices, relevant data and compliance with the Mission and Core Values of UAMS.
Minimum Qualifications
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, ADN, or Diploma RN Degree
Three (3) years RN experience with current BLS certification
Valid Arkansas Registered Nursing License
Preferred Qualifications
National Nursing Certification
BSN preferred; Certified Case Manager (CCM) or American Case Management (ACM) certification
Additional Responsibilities/Competencies
Excellent communication skills
Basic computer skills
Strong work ethics and accountability
Job Requirements
Initiates appropriate referrals to internal and external interdisciplinary teams.
Establishes a working diagnosis on every patient at the time of the initial review.
Communicates the target length of stay estimated discharge on every patient at the time of the initial review and coordinates the discharge planning process in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Documents all team, physician, and patient/family communication and concerns pertaining to coordinating of care and services.
Communicates with physicians regarding the level of care or admission status when appropriate criteria are not met for inpatient, observation, or continued stay review.
Identifies, intervenes on taking a proactive approach to ensure right time discharges and documents avoidable and denied days and discharge delays.
Identifies patients/families with psychosocial and/or non-medical discharge planning needs and refers to the Social Work team member as appropriate.
Assess the patient prior to discharge to determine if the plan is appropriate and makes necessary revisions.
Identifies and refers cases appropriate for Ethics Committee consideration.
Participates in Performance Improvement, Evidenced Based Practice/Research process. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
Supports the integration of current evidence into nursing practices.
Promotes an environment conducive to positive educational experience for all students and staff.
Provides effective patient/family education (link to PFCC).
Implements POC using an approach that is interdisciplinary with Patient and Family Centered Care.
Effectively collaborates and communicates with the multidisciplinary team at all levels.
Communicates care appropriately through documentation in the medical record.
Reports variances in care/systems/processes through the appropriate means.
Acts as a resource to others in the performance of duties.
Demonstrates a commitment to the personal and professional development of other UAMS employees.
Participates in recruitment/retention of staff. Facilitates development and implementation of nursing practice standards that are evidence-based and in compliance with standards.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
Stand: Frequently
Sit: Occasionally
Walk: Frequently
Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently
List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
Resume
Optional Documents
Proof of Veteran Status
Special Instructions to Applicants
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS . Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Recruitment Contact Information
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.