RN Case Manager PRN Inpatient Rehab

RN Case Manager PRN Inpatient Rehab

At Medical City Dallas, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse's path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life for life and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our RN Case Manager PRN Inpatient Rehab opportunity.

Job Summary and Qualifications

This is a Day Shift position, hours will vary between 7:30am - 5:30pm daily, Monday - Sunday. Looking for someone able to pick up 2-3 days per week which may include 1 weekend shift. Shift length may vary and could be from 6-8 hours. The Registered Nurse (RN) CM is responsible for promoting patient-centered care by coordinating the plan of care for the patient stay, managing the length of stay, ensuring appropriate resource management, and developing a safe appropriate discharge plan in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The RN CM facilitates the progression and transition of care using established criteria and in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team. The RN CM will coordinate activities that promote quality outcomes and patient throughput while supporting a balance of optimal care and appropriate resource utilization.

What You Will Do In This Role:

• Assist in the facilitation of care across the continuum for patient care needs in the Inpatient Rehab Unit (IRU)
• Deal tactfully with medical staff members, hospital personnel, state, local, and federal personnel as well as other members of the healthcare team
• Knowledgeable of local, state and federal regulation pertaining to federally funded programs as they relate to utilization review, discharge planning and financial reimbursement.
• Conducts initial evaluation and assessment of each patient including as applicable: living situation, mental and medical status, family/significant other's involvement, and financial status.
• Participates in team conferences, arrange, facilitate, and document family conference
• Maintain insurance approval of patients in the Rehab unit. Manages the Utilization Review process and maintaining continued stay requirements for all patients.
• Discharge planning with the family and conditioning of any discharge needs, and counseling with patients and/or families as necessary within the scope of RN license.
• Provides patient and family education regarding rehabilitation program and goals as well as information regarding patient's diagnosis in order to facilitate appropriate social and health adjustment.
• Coordinates effective discharge plan arranging for home health/outpatient follow up treatments and networks with appropriate community agencies to facilitate transition to the community.
• Documents appropriate pertinent medical information and progress in the medical record.
• Communicates all pertinent information relating to patient and family system to unit staff.
• Develop and implement weekly care plans with the IRU team and engage patient/family in goals, treatments, and discharge planning process.
• Assist in patient care as needed within scope of practice and competency
• Other duties as assigned

What qualifications you will need:

• Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
• Currently licensed as an RN in the state of TX
• Certification in Case Management preferred
• 2+ years experience in Case Management OR 3+ years experience in clinical nursing

Medical City Dallas is recognized for its advanced medical facilities and commitment to excellence in patient care. We are an 895+ bed tertiary care center. Our medical team consists of more than 1,500 physicians, many are recognized as the world's best in their specialties. Patients travel to Medical City Dallas from all over the United States and from other countries. We offer sophisticated treatment by our 400+ in-house physician specialists. Medical City Dallas has a full-service adult hospital and pediatric hospital. We have separate adult and pediatric emergency rooms, outpatient clinics and diagnostic centers. Our providers have access to state-of-the-art technology and are pioneering new medical procedures to accommodate patient needs. As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our RN Case Manager PRN Inpatient Rehab opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.