- Assignment Category: Full Time
The individual in this position 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, balanced with the patient’s resources and right to self-determination. The individual in this position has overall responsibility to ensure that care is provided at the appropriate level of care based on medical necessity and assess the patient for transition needs to promote timely throughput, safe discharge and prevent avoidable readmissions.
Responsibilities
- Balances clinical and financial requirements and resources in advocating for patient needs with judicious resource management
- Promotes prudent utilization of all resources (fiscal, human, environmental, equipment and services) by evaluating resources available to the patient and balancing cost and quality to assure optimal clinical and financial outcomes
- Integrates key elements of patient assessment, patient choice and available resources to develop and implement a successful transition plan
- Identifies patients at risk for readmission and applies appropriate intervention including risk assessment and referral to Social Work (SW) and/or Complex Case Review
- Screens patients for factors that may affect the progression of care and intervenes as needed to promote timely and appropriate throughput
- Performs related duties as required
Qualifications
- Required:
- Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Experience: 2 years of acute hospital case management or healthcare experience.
- Licensure/Certification:
- Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law or regulation in state of practice or policy.
- Active RN license for state(s) covered.
- Preferred:
- Education: Academic degree in nursing (bachelor's or master's)
- Experience: 5 years of acute hospital case management leadership experience
- Licensure/Certification: Accredited Case Manager (ACM)
About Us
Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!
At Saint Francis Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
