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RN-Case Manager - Case Management - PRN

Catholic Health Initiatives
Full-time
On-site
Houston, Texas, United States
CHI St.Luke's Health ? The Vintage Hospital is specifically designed to offer a compassionate healing environment while providing its unique brand of care to the Northwest Houston community.As well as named one of The 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals in the United States for 2014 by Soliant Health, a leading specialty healthcare staffing provider and part of Adecco Group.Coordinates patient care between patients, caregivers, and the multidisciplinary team; collects and evaluates information to facilitate care by assuring that admissions, continued stays, and ancillary services are medically necessary, cost-effective, and providing the appropriate setting to qualify for reimbursement.The case manager intervenes when necessary to assure that case is care is coordinated and timely.Minimum Job QualificationsMinimum Education:1.Bachelor's Degree2.Registered Nurse (RN)Minimum years in field previous to employment:Three (3) years of clinical nursing experience in the acute care or medical settingPreferred years in filed previous to employment:None requiredPosition Responsibilities1.Documents on the day of admission, or within the first twenty four hours, a clinical assessment and anticipated discharge plan that addresses use of the full continuum of care2.Provides plan of care updates to providers inside and outside of the hospital, working with patients and caregivers3.Continually Assesses and modifies the plan of care based on clinical need and patient preference4.Manages each patient's plan of care and throughout the stay5.Leads interdisciplinary rounds to coordinate care with the care team, and to address changes in the discharge plan6.Consults with appropriate physicians on plan of care and discharge7.Remains current of Medicare and Medicaid laws and guidelines, Medicare Conditions of Participation, managed care contracts, and other legal and regulatory requirements as they relate to health care case management services.Assures patients are informed of rights and responsibilities as participants in these programs.Minimum Knowledge/Skills/Abilities1.Clinical practice with experience acquired in assigned specialty required2.Computer skills required; must be able to document in medical records3.Exercises knowledgeable, independent judgment on routine and non-routine mattersDesired Skills1.Ability to work on a PRN basis - variable shifts mostly on the weekend from 9am - 4pm.Occasionally pick up shifts during the week due to vacation or PTO.2.Previous hospital Case Management experience specifically within an acute care setting#CHICBPosted by StartWire..
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