Overview Join to apply for the RN Case Manager PRN Dubuque role at Trinity Health .
Description At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.
Employment Type Part time
Shift Day Shift
Role Purpose The Case Manager coordinates care across an episode and/or the continuum for clients with complex problems and diverse needs. The focus is to maintain patients at an optimal level of health and to support self-care. Case Managers collaborate with physicians, social services, nurses, and community agencies to define care options and resources, to plan cost effective quality care and to achieve optimal outcomes.
Responsibilities Responsible for case screening, insurance approval, assurance of timely services, and facilitation of discharge with transition to the appropriate services.
Work proactively to coordinate the services of physicians, nurses, and other disciplines to effectively prepare patients for discharge.
Facilitate program development, efficient care delivery processes and quality improvement including tracking of resource utilization and outcome measures. The Case Manager is accountable for improving service using cost and quality outcome data, current clinical practices and related research, regulatory requirements and comparative benchmark opportunities.
Schedule PRN – Hours vary
General Requirements Must be a registered nurse and must hold an active license to practice nursing in the state of Iowa.
Knowledge of clinical practice and case management processes normally acquired by completing a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Training and/or Certification in the area of case management is preferred.
Must meet all mandatory education and training requirements within specified timeframes as required by organizational/regulatory standards.
Three to five years’ clinical experience required.
Clinical competency in the case management of rehab population desirable.
Broad-based health care operational experience preferred.
Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. 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.