Registered Nurse, Care Manager

Care New England; Warwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Warwick, UK, seeks an RN Care Manager to oversee utilization and case management for acute care patients. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and have extensive clinical experience. The role involves working with healthcare teams to manage patient transitions and prevent readmissions. This position offers a full-time schedule with weekend and holiday rotations.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a Registered Nurse license in Rhode Island.
• 3 to 5 years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Certification in Case Management must be earned within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform utilization management and case management activities.
• Work with healthcare teams for patient discharge planning.
• Facilitate timely transitions and prevent unnecessary readmissions.

Skills

Communication

Case Management knowledge

Flexibility

Medical data interpretation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master degree (preferred)

Nursing Care Management Certificate

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Full Time 80hrs/pp, 10 hour shifts. Every 3rd weekend, holiday rotation.

Primary Function:

The RN Care Manager (RN CM) performs utilization management, case management and discharge planning activities for acute care, and/or extended care patients including ambulatory and emergency department patients. The RN Care Manager works with the patient health care teams to assess patients transition/discharge planning needs, actively prevent unnecessary admissions/readmissions, and facilitate timely transitions/discharges.

Job Qualifications and Specifications:

If hired after January 01, 2016, a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing school, college, or university is required. Master degree preferred. Must have and maintain license as a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island. Minimum of 3 to 5 years related clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. Case Management experience or knowledge required. Knowledge is defined as applicant has 1) a Nursing Care Management Certificate of Graduate Studies or 2) demonstrates current knowledge of Care Management through applicant pre‑hire assessment. As of January 01, 2016, Certification in Case Management (CCM or ACM) must be earned within 24 months of employment, prorated for part‑time staff. Ability to effectively communicate with and gain cooperation of resident and attending physicians with regards to documentation needs and to effectively influence all members of the interdisciplinary care team during difficult cases to achieve appropriate resolutions. Must have effective written and oral communication. The ability to interpret medical data as documented. Utilization management, quality management and basic knowledge of third party payers is preferred. Knowledge and training in multiple computer systems required to perform position responsibilities (i.e. EMR, Microsoft Office, etc.). Participation in weekend, and holiday coverage rotation. Flexibility to cover as needed.

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Americans with Disability Act Statement

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job‑specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case‑by‑case basis.

EEOC Statement

Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement

Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.