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ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
RN, Case Manager REPORTS TO POSITION:
Manager of Care Coordination DEPARTMENT:
Care Coordination OUR VISION:
Creating Americas healthiest community, together OUR MISSION:
In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value OUR VALUES:
Accountability, Caring and Teamwork DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY
The Case Management Department at St. Charles Health System engages in a collaborative process that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates the options and services required to meet the client's health and human service needs. It is characterized by advocacy, communication, and resource management and promotes quality and cost-effective interventions and outcomes. POSITION OVERVIEW
The RN Case Manager at St. Charles Health System provides clinically based case management to support the delivery of effective and efficient patient care. This position has the overall accountability for the utilization management and discharge planning for patients within the assigned caseload. The Case Manager collaborates with other members of the health care team to identify appropriate utilization of resources in the care of the patient. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES
Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation when assessing the patients condition and needs; Utilizes identified and appropriate criteria to confirm medical necessity for continued stay; Collaborates with team members to facilitate patients and familys learning throughout the hospital experience in preparation for discharge; Partners with physician, hospital administration, patient/family, peer registered nurses, and other disciplines as appropriate in implementing and documenting the discharge plan of care; Supports and contributes to optimal outcomes, including reduced length of stay, reduced cost per discharge, improved discharge procedures, improved patient satisfaction, and improved interaction between interdisciplinary caregivers; Manages clinical aspects of discharge planning process for those patients in case management process; Identifies potential barriers to discharge or transfer and communicates them to the care team to spearhead resolution of the issues where possible; Functions as patient care facilitator and as a patient liaison to internal services and external agencies; Facilitates staff education; Participates in quality improvement and evaluation processes related to the case management practice; Provides cross over coverage for other units as needed; Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver; Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience; Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way; Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests; Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures and regulatory agencies; Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects; Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change; Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. EDUCATION
Required : Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Preferred : BSN LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
Required : Current Oregon RN License. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification. Preferred : Certification in Case Management. EXPERIENCE
Required : 3 years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting. Knowledge of Quality Improvement. Previous experience with emphasis on disease management, patient, and staff education. Preferred : Experience in case management and/or discharge planning. Specialty experience, such as cardiac, emergency department, oncology, orthopedics or neuroscience. ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION
Additional duties for RN, Case Manager, Emergency Department as follows: The Case Manager assigned to the ED screens, assesses, plans and facilitates services that meet patients needs for health care in a way that promotes quality and cost-effective outcomes; Identifies complex, high-utilization patients admitted to the Emergency Department appropriate for case management; Reviews patients entering through the Emergency Department to identify those appropriate for case management screening; Responsible for clinical aspects of discharge planning process for those patients in case management process; Provides the patient and family with referrals to appropriate community resources as identified; Communicates with the attending physician, when needed, to address issues of medical necessity and appropriate level of care; Notifies hospital case management of patient admissions needing follow-up to facilitate with continuity of care; Serves as a resource and actively provides education to physicians on inpatient and observation medical necessity criteria. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Patient Care Level 1 Continually (75% or more): Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level; Frequently (50%): Sitting, keyboard operation; Occasionally (25%): Standing, walking, bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-10 pounds, grasping/squeezing, operation of a motor vehicle, ability to hear whispered speech level; Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 11-50 pounds. St. Charles Health System is an equal opportunity employer
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RN, Case Manager REPORTS TO POSITION:
Manager of Care Coordination DEPARTMENT:
Care Coordination OUR VISION:
Creating Americas healthiest community, together OUR MISSION:
In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value OUR VALUES:
Accountability, Caring and Teamwork DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY
The Case Management Department at St. Charles Health System engages in a collaborative process that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates the options and services required to meet the client's health and human service needs. It is characterized by advocacy, communication, and resource management and promotes quality and cost-effective interventions and outcomes. POSITION OVERVIEW
The RN Case Manager at St. Charles Health System provides clinically based case management to support the delivery of effective and efficient patient care. This position has the overall accountability for the utilization management and discharge planning for patients within the assigned caseload. The Case Manager collaborates with other members of the health care team to identify appropriate utilization of resources in the care of the patient. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES
Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation when assessing the patients condition and needs; Utilizes identified and appropriate criteria to confirm medical necessity for continued stay; Collaborates with team members to facilitate patients and familys learning throughout the hospital experience in preparation for discharge; Partners with physician, hospital administration, patient/family, peer registered nurses, and other disciplines as appropriate in implementing and documenting the discharge plan of care; Supports and contributes to optimal outcomes, including reduced length of stay, reduced cost per discharge, improved discharge procedures, improved patient satisfaction, and improved interaction between interdisciplinary caregivers; Manages clinical aspects of discharge planning process for those patients in case management process; Identifies potential barriers to discharge or transfer and communicates them to the care team to spearhead resolution of the issues where possible; Functions as patient care facilitator and as a patient liaison to internal services and external agencies; Facilitates staff education; Participates in quality improvement and evaluation processes related to the case management practice; Provides cross over coverage for other units as needed; Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver; Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience; Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way; Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests; Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures and regulatory agencies; Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects; Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change; Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. EDUCATION
Required : Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Preferred : BSN LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
Required : Current Oregon RN License. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification. Preferred : Certification in Case Management. EXPERIENCE
Required : 3 years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting. Knowledge of Quality Improvement. Previous experience with emphasis on disease management, patient, and staff education. Preferred : Experience in case management and/or discharge planning. Specialty experience, such as cardiac, emergency department, oncology, orthopedics or neuroscience. ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION
Additional duties for RN, Case Manager, Emergency Department as follows: The Case Manager assigned to the ED screens, assesses, plans and facilitates services that meet patients needs for health care in a way that promotes quality and cost-effective outcomes; Identifies complex, high-utilization patients admitted to the Emergency Department appropriate for case management; Reviews patients entering through the Emergency Department to identify those appropriate for case management screening; Responsible for clinical aspects of discharge planning process for those patients in case management process; Provides the patient and family with referrals to appropriate community resources as identified; Communicates with the attending physician, when needed, to address issues of medical necessity and appropriate level of care; Notifies hospital case management of patient admissions needing follow-up to facilitate with continuity of care; Serves as a resource and actively provides education to physicians on inpatient and observation medical necessity criteria. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Patient Care Level 1 Continually (75% or more): Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level; Frequently (50%): Sitting, keyboard operation; Occasionally (25%): Standing, walking, bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-10 pounds, grasping/squeezing, operation of a motor vehicle, ability to hear whispered speech level; Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 11-50 pounds. St. Charles Health System is an equal opportunity employer
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