Overview
RN Case Manager, Per Diem (2025-0993) role at Valley Medical Center
Location: VMC Main Campus, Renton, WA
Department: Case Management
Shift: Days
Type: OC / PD
Hours: Typically day shift Monday - Friday with weekend and holiday rotation.
Job Description
The RN Case Manager facilitates discharge coordination, effective patient throughput in the inpatient setting, and continuity of care for specified populations in the acute care setting. This includes collaboration with patients, surrogates, families, physicians, nurses, and other members of the health care team to address patient needs through effective coordination of services. The RN Case Manager evaluates clinical requirements, synthesizing patient goals of care, treatment preferences, and available resources in the development of a discharge plan that accounts for continuum of care needs and is commensurate with the patient’s right to self-determination.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with partners on the care team including social work and discharge coordinators by facilitating timely medical case reviews, addressing priority of patient care needs based on case load, and allocating distribution of patient load based on medical complexity.
Assess, plan, and facilitate discharges and transitions of care for the medically complex patient population including: reviewing medical records, determining history and plan of care, and aligning with patient needs.
Collaborate with the patient or surrogate to gather information about psychosocial, functional, and financial situations to identify barriers to care.
Communicate with the multidisciplinary team (physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, chaplains, etc.) as needed to complete assessments.
Establish a discharge plan based on individual patient needs, preferences, and treatment options to support timely clinical outcomes.
Provide education and information regarding resources to patient/surrogate to facilitate informed decision making and active participation in the discharge plan.
Identify goals of care and treatment preferences with patient/surrogate and coordinate resources based on needs and options.
Work with insurance companies and public health benefit programs to optimize benefits for the patient.
Initiate timely family conferences or multidisciplinary case conferences for complex transitions.
Respond to nurse, physician, and admission review screens in a timely manner.
Manage readmission reviews including root cause analysis; engage the patient as an active participant in care transitions.
Engage in post-discharge follow up to support successful transitions in care.
Independently complete assessments and plans that consider cultural, social, physical, mental, economic status and developmental state; incorporate beliefs and values into the discharge plan.
Manage and prioritize work based on clinical needs, length of stay, complexity, and acuity; document all assessments, plans, and interventions clearly in the medical record.
Maintain knowledge of case management, utilization management, and discharge planning resources; work with Utilization Management and Patient Financial Counselors.
Refer quality, infection control, and risk management issues as appropriate; perform other duties as assigned, including orientation and training of new staff; may serve as committee member or liaison to community partners as requested.
Qualifications
Current license as a registered nurse in the State of Washington.
Minimum five years of recent clinical experience as an RN in an acute care setting; 3 years of experience as a case manager preferred.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Certification in Case Management preferred.
Ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to type fluently and quickly; write legibly, spell correctly, and use accepted grammar.
Ability to assess clinical requirements of care and develop, implement, and evaluate care plans.
Ability to meet and demonstrate Valley Medical Center’s mission, vision, and values, and abide by the Caregiver Commitment.
Effective communication and group facilitation skills; ability to work collaboratively with a care team.
Interpersonal skills to coordinate care with patients and families from diverse backgrounds.
Knowledge of community resources, healthcare financing, reimbursement methodologies, and length of stay management.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple demands, and meet deadlines.
Ability to function in multiple settings within the facility and maintain professional appearance per policy.
Proficiency with electronic applications including Outlook, Office, calendar management, and EHR.