RN/Registered Nurse Case Manager II

I. General Summary

Under general supervision of the Manager of Case Management, the Case Manager provides care coordination and discharge planning for an assigned patient case load. The Case Manager will assess individual patient's needs, coordinate and implement plans of care and monitor and evaluate outcomes across the continuum of care.

II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

1. The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Assesses assigned patients and integrates psycho social assessment within the multidisciplinary team. Works collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to determine potential and actual risks to recovery and formulates plan to determine appropriate level of care upon disposition from the acute care setting.
Accountable for developing and coordinating the implementation of Discharge Plan A and alternative Plan B, including documentation in the medical record
Multidisciplinary collaboration with physicians, nursing, social work, and multiple disciplines, departments, payers, and agencies to eliminate barriers to efficient delivery of care in the appropriate setting
Facilitates timely transition plan

Qualifications

III. Education and Experience

Licensure as a Registered Nurse or other equivalent health care license in the state of Maryland required.
A minimum of 12 months of experience as a case manager is required.

IV. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of managed care, discharge planning and case management is required.
Highly effective verbal and written skills are required.
Strong communication skills, self confidence and experience dealing physicians required.
Excellent analytical and team building skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and work independently is required.
Must possess the ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines.
Ability to work with Hospital/Case Management related software programs required.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.

V. Patient Safety

Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.

Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

Pay Range:$35. 08-$52. 64
Other Compensation (if applicable):

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