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UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center

RN - CASE MANAGER- DISCHARGE PLANNER

UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States, 87144

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Care Manager RN – Day Shift Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Reimbursement available!

Receive 17% weekday nights, 26% weekend nights, or 15% weekend day shift differential!

Join our amazing team at the University of New Mexico Hospital as a Care Manager. We are seeking passionate individuals who will work in collaboration with clinical teams to achieve quality outcomes for patients within our local communities. As a day shift, full-time Care Manager and Discharge Planner, you would be working for the only Level I Trauma hospital within Albuquerque, NM.

Overview

As a team member you would monitor and coordinate the patient plan of care to ensure continuity throughout all health care settings.

Conduct timely discharge planning by anticipating patient needs

Effectively utilize tools and resources when developing a comprehensive multidisciplinary plan of care

Drive change by identifying areas of performance improvement to enhance the delivery of quality patient care

We invite you to join us in this vital role and help us create lasting positive change in our community.

Minimum/Maximum Offers

Minimum Offer: $31.56/hr. Maximum Offer: $50.48/hr.

Compensation is based on factors including but not limited to experience, education, and organizational considerations.

Department:

Care Management Services

FTE:

1.00

Shift:

Days

Position Summary

Coordinate all systems/services required for an organized, multidisciplinary, patient-centered care team approach, and assure quality, cost-effective care for the identified patient population. Manage the course of treatment of patients, coordinating care with physicians, nurses and other staff to achieve quality patient outcomes within established time frames and with efficient utilization of resources. Conduct initial and ongoing assessments, initiate disease management protocols, determine and manage outcomes, ensure continuity of care through discharge planning, utilization of resources and analysis of variances. Function as a contact person for patient, family, health care team members, community resources and employees as necessary. Ensure adherence to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignments may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Detailed Responsibilities

PATIENT CENTERED MED – Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice

IDENTIFICATION – Identify appropriate patients within designated specialty area requiring patient case management interventions

DATA – Perform assessment, data collection, obtain, review, and analyze information with the patient, family, health care team, and others as appropriate

ASSESSMENT – Assess the patient’s clinical and psychosocial status and current treatment plans

NEEDS – Assess needs related to medical diagnosis and treatment; provide treatment options, resources, discharge planning in collaboration with appropriate resources

ORDERS AND REFERRALS – Obtain necessary orders to initiate home health referrals, home infusion medications and supplies, oxygen and equipment; coordinate referrals for oxygen and equipment

REPORTS & RECORDS – Maintain computer-based tracking system and compile required reports and records

COLLABORATION – Develop collaborative relationships with other departments and community health care agencies to support quality care

GOALS – Assist patient and family to set patient-centered goals in collaboration with the care team

PLAN OF CARE – Develop comprehensive multidisciplinary plan of care

DISCHARGE PLANNING – Conduct timely discharge planning in collaboration with physicians and care team

VARIANCES – Intervene when variances occur in the treatment plan

RESOURCES – Coordinate and evaluate resource use to ensure quality outcomes

INTERVENTIONS – Monitor and evaluate patient responses to interventions with appropriate follow-up

VARIANCE – Review variance from protocols and implement resolution strategies

TREATMENT CONFERENCE – Facilitate or participate in conferences for ongoing evaluation

EDUCATION – Provide instruction to patient and family based on learning needs

INFORMATION – Ensure information is shared with appropriate team members

CONTINUITY OF CARE – Ensure continuity of patient care across settings and promote effective communication

MEETINGS – Participate in team meetings as indicated

CARE PLAN – Incorporate interdisciplinary recommendations into the care plan

COMMUNICATION – Use effective communication strategies with patients, families and staff

DOCUMENTATION – Provide timely documentation of initial assessment and progress

ORIENTATION – Participate in staff orientation and continuing education

QUALITY – Participate in continuous quality improvement activities

COMMITTEES – Attend department or hospital-related committees as assigned

DEVELOPMENT – Engage in professional growth through education and training

PATIENT SAFETY – Follow safety policies and proactively seek safety improvements

PATIENT SAFETY 2-5 – Additional patient safety responsibilities as described

MEDICATION – Administer medications per policy and document findings

PATIENT CARE – Coordinate patient care activities and nursing care; may facilitate group sessions

Qualifications

Essential Education: Program Graduate; Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate

Nonessential Education: Bachelor’s Degree; Nursing specialty

Experience: Essential – 1 year directly related experience

Nonessential: Bilingual in English and Native language (e.g., Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo)

Credentials: RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement; CPR for Healthcare/Basic Life Support Provider or Professional Rescuer within 30 days

Physical Conditions & Working Conditions

Physical: Light work; may require walking or standing; ability to move objects as needed

Working conditions: Minor hazards (dirt, dust, fumes, noise); TB testing as required

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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