RN - CASE MANAGER- DISCHARGE PLANNER

Job Description

RN - CASE MANAGER - DISCHARGE PLANNER

Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Reimbursement available!

Receive 17% weekday nights, 26% weekend nights, or 15% weekend day shift differentials!

Join our team at the University of New Mexico Hospital as a Care Manager! We seek passionate individuals to collaborate with clinical teams to achieve quality patient outcomes within our local communities.

This full-time, day shift Care Manager and Discharge Planner role is based at the only Level I Trauma hospital in Albuquerque, NM.

Overview

As a team member, you will monitor and coordinate patient care plans to ensure continuity across healthcare settings.

• Conduct timely discharge planning by anticipating patient needs.
• Utilize tools and resources effectively to develop comprehensive multidisciplinary care plans.
• Identify areas for performance improvement to enhance quality patient care.

We invite you to join us in this vital role to create lasting positive change in our community.

Minimum Offer

$31.56/hr

Maximum Offer

$50.48/hr

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation depends on factors including experience, education, and organizational considerations.

Department and Position Details

Department: Care Management Services
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Days

Coordinate all systems/services for an organized, multidisciplinary, patient-centered care approach, ensuring quality, cost-effective care for the patient population. Manage treatment courses, coordinate with physicians, nurses, and staff to achieve quality outcomes within set time frames and resource utilization. Conduct assessments, initiate disease management protocols, manage outcomes, ensure continuity of care through discharge planning, and analyze variances. Serve as a contact for patients, families, healthcare team, community resources, and staff. Ensure policy adherence. Patient care may include neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Responsibilities

• Patient-Centered Medical Home: Promote core expectations.
• Identification: Identify patients needing case management via established procedures.
• Data Collection & Assessment: Gather and analyze clinical, psychosocial, and treatment data.
• Needs & Resources: Assess patient/family needs, provide options, and coordinate resources.
• Orders & Referrals: Obtain physician orders, initiate referrals.
• Documentation: Maintain tracking systems and reports.
• Collaboration: Build relationships with departments and community agencies.
• Goals & Care Planning: Set patient-centered goals and develop care plans.
• Discharge Planning & Variance Management: Conduct planning and intervene when variances occur.
• Resource Coordination: Use resources efficiently to ensure quality outcomes.
• Monitoring & Evaluation: Monitor responses to interventions.
• Communication & Education: Use effective communication strategies and educate patients/families.
• Continuity & Meetings: Ensure care continuity and participate in team meetings.
• Quality & Development: Participate in quality improvement and professional growth activities.
• Patient Safety & Medication: Follow safety policies, administer medications as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of accredited nursing program; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience: At least 1 year of relevant experience; bilingual skills a plus.

Credentials: RN license in NM or reciprocal; CPR certification required within 30 days.

Physical & Working Conditions

Light work exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally; may involve walking, standing, or sitting; may involve minor hazards like dust or noise.