About this opportunity
Baptist Health lists this Case Manager RN opportunity in lexington, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Experience Required
5 - 20 years
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Summary
Position will be for Discharge Planning.
Job Description:
Case management services are designed to assist patient and family members with continuing care arrangements that may be necessary following discharge from the hospital. Case managers work with physicians, nurses, physical therapists and other members of the health care team to identify and coordinate alternative care or services that will assist in recovery.
The Case Manager strives for excellence in direct patient care by building a collaborative caring work environment coordinating care and information across the various disciplines focused on patient outcomes and wellness. The Case Manager assesses plans and facilitates options and services which best meet the patients' healthcare needs in the continuum of care. The Case Manager formulates goals with the patient and their families. The Case Manager advocates for the patient through communication and evaluation of available resources to promote quality cost-effective and safe outcomes. The Case Manager incorporates standards of care for Case Management including identification/selection of patients for case management services, problem identification, planning, monitoring, evaluating, transition of care and outcomes. The Case Manager implements practice based on current research and evidence based practice and ensures adherence to hospital and department policies, regulatory standards, and guidelines. The Case Manager supports an environment of caring focused on the patient's healing and wellness.
Case Manager
Full-time,Days
Case Management
Job Description:
Identifies and makes appropriate referrals for quality issues to promote optional outcomes.
Identifies and makes appropriate risk management referrals and provides for patient safety.
Supports, role models, and educates patient and family on recommended infection control practices.
Documents in Case Management systems and the medical record.
Assesses appropriateness of admission and determines correct patient status using payer criteria and
clinical assessment.
Screens all patients to identify the need for case management services.
Gathers relevant, comprehensive information and data required for assessment and obtains information by interviewing the patient/family, the physician, other members of the healthcare team and appropriate individuals.
Prioritizes needs of patient/family based on patient's goals.
Evaluates objectively and critically all information related to the current or proposed treatment plan to
identify potential barriers, clarify or determine realistic goals and objectives, and seekappropriate alternatives for the patient.
Ensure the patient's involvement in assessment and planning and provides and encourages opportunities for the patient to communicate and collaborate with the case manager and the healthcare team.
Engages the patient/family in the planning process as the primary decision maker and goal setter and communicates directly with the patient/family in order to understand and incorporate priorities of the patient d) Educates and prepares the patient/family to make informed and appropriate decisions or provides educational resources.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Ky RN license
Five years direct clinical experience in an acute care hospital
Preferred Requirement:
Telemetry experience
Benefits:
Health, Vision, Dental, and Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
PTO Sell Back Program
Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial assistance
Retirement with Company Match
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES
Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call . For TDD to voice, call ."
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
R
Worksite address
lexington, KY, 40598, US
Who can apply
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