Overview
Take your nursing career to the next level as a Case Manager (full time, days) for the Emergency Department at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Our world-class and compassionate care team unites expertise with empathy, ensuring every patient's story ends with triumph over their toughest battles.
Position Highlights
Shift Schedule: Full time, Days, rotating between three 12-hour shifts one week and four 12-hour shifts the next, every other weekend required
Department: Care Coordination – Coverage Area: Emergency Department
Location: Winston Salem Campus
What We Offer
Day 1 Health Coverage: copay or HSA-eligible options starting on day one
Generous PTO: accrue up to 25 days/year
Education Reimbursement: up to $2,500/year toward bachelor’s degree and up to $5,000/year toward a graduate degree
Wellness Incentives: up to $1,350/year through the LiveWELL program
Parental Benefits: six weeks of paid maternity leave and four weeks of paid parental leave
Retirement: up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions
What You'll Need
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing; BSN required. MSN preferred.
Registered Nurse licensure from the North Carolina Board of Nursing
Minimum 2 years of relevant clinical experience; Case Management experience preferred
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required
Certification in Case Management highly recommended within 2 years of employment
How You'll Impact Patient Care
Energizing healthcare at its core, we deliver nursing care through a dynamic process – assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating. You will lead a dedicated team and collaborate with a diverse group of healthcare professionals to provide age-appropriate and developmentally sensitive care that meets high nursing standards.
Job Responsibilities
Identify patients who would benefit from Case Management interventions based on discharge needs
Assess data by interviewing patient/family and evaluating needs
Develop and implement a Plan of Care with nursing to improve outcomes; coordinate discharge planning with the multidisciplinary team
Evaluate and monitor discharge planning effectiveness and adjust the Plan of Care as needed
Document Case Management actions in the Electronic Medical Record and communicate with providers and payors
Participate in multi-disciplinary rounds and collaborate with physicians to facilitate patient progression
Identify system issues and suggest interventions to improve efficiency and reduce variances
Monitor medical necessity and notify Utilization Review as needed
Apply quality improvement principles to reduce variations in practice
Provide age/developmentally appropriate communication following Age-Specific Care Guidelines
Understand payer and reimbursement practices and guide patients through post-discharge options
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is a national nonprofit integrated health system focused on clinical innovation, health outcomes, and value-based care. It employs teammates across hospitals and care locations and supports extensive education and community benefits.