About this opportunity
Carson Tahoe Health lists this CASE MANAGER RN opportunity in carson city, Nevada. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
US:NV:Carson City Case Management
Part Time Day Shift
Summary
• This individual is responsible to facilitate care along a continuum through effective resource coordination to help patients achieve optimal health, access to care and appropriate utilization of resources while respecting patient's right to self-determination
• This individual has the overall responsibility for ensuring that care is provided at the right level, right time and with the right resources
• The Case Manager collaborates with medical staff, interdisciplinary team, and external resources to assess, coordinate, implement, and evaluate services required to promote quality outcomes and efficient resource management
Qualifications
Required:
Minimum 2 years of acute care hospital patient care experience required
Preferred 2 years of experience as acute care case manager
Current unrestricted register nurse license in the State of Nevada
Organizational skills, excellent verbal & written communication skills, ability to lead, coordinate diverse group in fast paced environment, critical thinking, problem solving and negotiation skills
Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Ability to obtain Accredited Case Manager (ACM) certification
Essential Functions
• Promotes current National Standards for case management
• Transition management - assigns appropriate length of stay, participates in readmission prevention, transition level of care and patient satisfaction
• Utilization management - Screens for accurate medical necessity using approved evidenced based criteria, application of supporting medical necessity and denial prevention utilizing physician advisor when necessary
• Assists staff in care coordination and demonstrating efficient throughput while assuring care is sequenced and at appropriate level of care
• Develops a case management plan consistent with patient needs as identified through the assessment process; Seeks input and validation of the plan with the patient and/or family and interdisciplinary care team; Identifies and manages complex discharge needs
• Accurately conducts a thorough, objective assessment of patient's current status, including psychosocial, physical, financial, educational needs, treatment course and services needed
• Compliance with state and federal regulations, The Joint Commission's standards, Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ), Conditions of Participation and hospital policy
• Maintains current knowledge of disease processes, available resources, and treatment options appropriate to patient population
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to promote patient throughput and efficient use of resources
• Continuously demonstrates a positive attitude and understanding of case management philosophy, supports team building, and is motivated to fulfill department objectives
• Assure patient/family/significant other/caregiver education is completed to support post-acute care needs and documented in electronic medical records
• Documents all activity according to policy, including the electronic automated systems
• Precept new staff members and is a resource to all staff
• Participation in department quality improvement initiatives and projects as assigned
• Performs other related duties as assigned
Worksite address
carson city, NV, 89702, US
Who can apply
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