Registered Nurse - Case Manager

Primary Focus

To provide patient-centered care through utilization management, case management, and discharge planning for patients in acute care, extended care, ambulatory care, and emergency department settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment and Planning:
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to assess patients' care needs, focusing on discharge and transition planning.
• Preventative Care:
• Identify risks and intervene to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions or readmissions.
• Discharge Facilitation:
• Coordinate and execute timely patient transitions/discharges, ensuring continuity of care.
• Team Collaboration:
• Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Documentation:
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in alignment with care standards and regulatory requirements.
  

Core Competencies

• Strong understanding of utilization review processes to optimize care efficiency.
• Expertise in case management strategies, including resource allocation and patient advocacy.
• Proficiency in navigating complex discharge planning scenarios to ensure safe patient transitions.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively within healthcare teams and with patients/families.
  
  

Education: Bachelors Degree

Certification: Basic Life Support