Covenant Health
RN Care Manager II (Hybrid – PRN, Variable Hours & Shift)
Robert W. Covenant Health – LeConte Medical Center
LeConte Medical Center Overview LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health, a leading regional healthcare network. It is a 79‑bed community hospital in Sevier County offering a full range of specialties, an ER, and a Women’s Center. Learn more at https//www.lecontemedicalcenter.com/about-leconte-medical-center/.
Position Summary The RN Care Manager II integrates evidence‑based practice into patient care, coordinates staff and patient education, and serves as a clinical resource and consultant. The role promotes care coordination and quality through development of practice guidelines and clinical pathways, and seeks research opportunities to identify best practices.
As a leader on the nursing unit, the RN Care Manager II reports to the Manager/Coordinator of Quality and Care Management at the facility level.
Key Responsibilities Assessment
Use case‑finding criteria to screen patients and gather information from records, physicians, families, and other sources to develop comprehensive care plans.
Collaborate with the Clinical Documentation Improvement specialist to ensure accurate documentation guiding expected length of stay.
Apply the nursing process to evaluate daily progress in discussion with patients and caregivers.
Modify case‑management plans to meet evolving patient needs and secure necessary resources through a multidisciplinary approach.
Collaboration and Planning
Research, design, and implement practice guidelines and clinical care designs with physicians, nursing, and other team members.
Identify specific objectives, goals, and actions tailored to patient needs.
Communicate effectively with the medical team, documenting interactions in the patient’s record.
Educate patients on medications, treatment plans, discharge instructions, and modalities, promoting health continuity.
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, ensuring relevant disciplines are present.
Communication, Implementation, and Coordination of Care
Collaborate with the Nurse Manager to ensure staff follows sound clinical practices.
Work closely with physicians to secure necessary resources.
Coordinate with physician offices, home health agencies, rehab facilities, long‑term care, and third‑party payers to align patient goals.
Document care‑management activities and interventions in the medical record.
Serve as liaison among patients, families, physicians, and the health team.
Coordinate and secure resources needed for discharge planning.
Act as broker to obtain community services when required.
Monitoring
Collect information from all sources to assess the effectiveness of the care‑management plan.
Mobilize resources to achieve positive patient transitions.
Identify and address variances in patient processes.
Stay updated on quality measures, regulatory changes, and compliance requirements.
Monitor patient populations for potential healthcare‑acquired conditions and initiate preventive actions.
Discharge/Transition Planning
Service as broker for community services when needed.
Mobilize resources for positive transitions of care.
Ensure multidisciplinary bedside rounds include caregivers and care team.
Evaluate and adjust the care‑management plan to meet patient needs.
Outcomes/Clinical/Fiscal/Resource Management
Use statistical analysis to measure clinical and fiscal variances.
Develop reporting mechanisms to communicate outcomes.
Support cost containment through performance improvement recommendations.
Maintain fiscal awareness and communicate outcomes to stakeholders.
Investigate and address outcome variances.
Identify causes of variances and implement corrective actions.
Seek efficient, cost‑effective care delivery methods.
Conduct research on best practices for patient outcomes.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Address end‑of‑life issues with the medical team, family, and other stakeholders.
Maintain patient privacy information during interdisciplinary discharge planning.
General Duties
Advocate for patients in all care‑management activities.
Provide care‑management services within scope of practice as a registered nurse, complying with all legal and regulatory standards.
Education & Development
Collaborate with nursing and other staff to research, plan, develop, and assist in patient education; demonstrate patient and family understanding.
Participate in staff development, orientation, and unit meetings through mentoring, consultation, and educational presentations.
Leadership
Participate in hiring, supervision, education, orientation, evaluation, and discipline of staff.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete required education annually; pursue goals and quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications Minimum Education : Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field OR certification as listed below.
Minimum Experience : 4 years as a Registered Nurse, with a minimum of 3 years in the area of assigned responsibility.
Licensure Requirements : Current Tennessee RN license. Current certification in Case Management (CCM), Advanced Certified Medical-Surgical (ACM), or Clinical Practice Health Quality (CPHQ) OR a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field.
Contact : Recruiter Jennifer Lawless – apply@covhlth.com
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior Level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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LeConte Medical Center Overview LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health, a leading regional healthcare network. It is a 79‑bed community hospital in Sevier County offering a full range of specialties, an ER, and a Women’s Center. Learn more at https//www.lecontemedicalcenter.com/about-leconte-medical-center/.
Position Summary The RN Care Manager II integrates evidence‑based practice into patient care, coordinates staff and patient education, and serves as a clinical resource and consultant. The role promotes care coordination and quality through development of practice guidelines and clinical pathways, and seeks research opportunities to identify best practices.
As a leader on the nursing unit, the RN Care Manager II reports to the Manager/Coordinator of Quality and Care Management at the facility level.
Key Responsibilities Assessment
Use case‑finding criteria to screen patients and gather information from records, physicians, families, and other sources to develop comprehensive care plans.
Collaborate with the Clinical Documentation Improvement specialist to ensure accurate documentation guiding expected length of stay.
Apply the nursing process to evaluate daily progress in discussion with patients and caregivers.
Modify case‑management plans to meet evolving patient needs and secure necessary resources through a multidisciplinary approach.
Collaboration and Planning
Research, design, and implement practice guidelines and clinical care designs with physicians, nursing, and other team members.
Identify specific objectives, goals, and actions tailored to patient needs.
Communicate effectively with the medical team, documenting interactions in the patient’s record.
Educate patients on medications, treatment plans, discharge instructions, and modalities, promoting health continuity.
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, ensuring relevant disciplines are present.
Communication, Implementation, and Coordination of Care
Collaborate with the Nurse Manager to ensure staff follows sound clinical practices.
Work closely with physicians to secure necessary resources.
Coordinate with physician offices, home health agencies, rehab facilities, long‑term care, and third‑party payers to align patient goals.
Document care‑management activities and interventions in the medical record.
Serve as liaison among patients, families, physicians, and the health team.
Coordinate and secure resources needed for discharge planning.
Act as broker to obtain community services when required.
Monitoring
Collect information from all sources to assess the effectiveness of the care‑management plan.
Mobilize resources to achieve positive patient transitions.
Identify and address variances in patient processes.
Stay updated on quality measures, regulatory changes, and compliance requirements.
Monitor patient populations for potential healthcare‑acquired conditions and initiate preventive actions.
Discharge/Transition Planning
Service as broker for community services when needed.
Mobilize resources for positive transitions of care.
Ensure multidisciplinary bedside rounds include caregivers and care team.
Evaluate and adjust the care‑management plan to meet patient needs.
Outcomes/Clinical/Fiscal/Resource Management
Use statistical analysis to measure clinical and fiscal variances.
Develop reporting mechanisms to communicate outcomes.
Support cost containment through performance improvement recommendations.
Maintain fiscal awareness and communicate outcomes to stakeholders.
Investigate and address outcome variances.
Identify causes of variances and implement corrective actions.
Seek efficient, cost‑effective care delivery methods.
Conduct research on best practices for patient outcomes.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Address end‑of‑life issues with the medical team, family, and other stakeholders.
Maintain patient privacy information during interdisciplinary discharge planning.
General Duties
Advocate for patients in all care‑management activities.
Provide care‑management services within scope of practice as a registered nurse, complying with all legal and regulatory standards.
Education & Development
Collaborate with nursing and other staff to research, plan, develop, and assist in patient education; demonstrate patient and family understanding.
Participate in staff development, orientation, and unit meetings through mentoring, consultation, and educational presentations.
Leadership
Participate in hiring, supervision, education, orientation, evaluation, and discipline of staff.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete required education annually; pursue goals and quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications Minimum Education : Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field OR certification as listed below.
Minimum Experience : 4 years as a Registered Nurse, with a minimum of 3 years in the area of assigned responsibility.
Licensure Requirements : Current Tennessee RN license. Current certification in Case Management (CCM), Advanced Certified Medical-Surgical (ACM), or Clinical Practice Health Quality (CPHQ) OR a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field.
Contact : Recruiter Jennifer Lawless – apply@covhlth.com
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior Level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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