Position Status:
Full timeShift:
First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)Hours per week:
40Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview
The RN Case Manager (CM) will utilize their skills and expertise to assess the patient/family for necessary services within the continuum and provides appropriate resources and options for care. Collaborates with other members of the health care team on medically complex patients to monitor and resolve problems related to transitions of care including discharge; identifying opportunities to improve patient care and post discharge quality of service to help prevent readmissions; to identify inappropriate and/or untimely services and collaborate with other members of the health care team to monitor and resolve these problems; documents all activities per regulatory or hospital requirements. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Education Qualifications
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Experience Qualifications
2 years Acute care, broad based nursing experience in a hospital setting. Preferred
Quality management/Joint Commission, discharge planning and/or case management experience is equivalent to acute care nursing experience Preferred
Experience conducting clinical assessments, setting up home care services, general discharge planning and/or case management . Preferred
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates critical thinking skills through problem solving and decision-making. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrates leadership qualities: o Time management, verbal and written communication skills, listening skills, prioritizing, and work organization. o Maintains a professional level of conduct, productivity, and coordinates and prioritizes patient related activities in an efficient and effective manner. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse - KSBN A multistate license with the ability to practice within the State of Kansas is also accepted. Required
What you will do
Performs admission assessments and documents findings accurately and in a timely manner.
Facilitates coordination of care for ambulatory services i.e. infusion center, wound care, DME, and PT/OT.
Facilitates discharge planning in conjunction with the health care team for patients transitioning to the next level of care i.e. discharging home with home health, to nursing facilities, acute rehab, LTACH, and Hospice.
Communicates with all members of the health care team informing them of any concerns or recommendations regarding d/c needs or plans.
Provides resources to patients/families to educate them about different levels of care and help them to understand their treatment options, and provides required documentation of Important Message from Medicare prior to discharge.
Initiates hospital issued notice of noncompliance (denial of service) letters if/when necessary.
Keeps supervisor informed of all quality and risk issues discovered through appropriate channels.
Identifies area for process improvement and participates in related activities.
Appropriately delegates tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care and department activities in accordance with the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act.
Participates in a regular rotating schedule of on-call responsibilities. When on-call, individual must be able to physically report to SVH within 30-45 minutes if the need arises.
Required for All Jobs
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned
Patient Facing Options
Position is Patient Facing
Remote Work Guidelines
Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
Remote Work Capability
Hybrid
Scope
No Supervisory Responsibility
No Budget Responsibility
Physical Demands
Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour
Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Working Conditions
Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour
Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour
Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour
Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.
Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.
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