Care Management Navigator, Days

Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Louisville, Northern (KY, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare, Inc. in Louisville, KY seeks a care manager to assess, plan, coordinate, monitor and evaluate patients’ care across the continuum.

The role advocates for patients and collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure efficient, high-quality care during the patient stay. The candidate will apply evidence-based criteria, coordinate discharge planning and support ongoing professional development within the Practice Governance Model.

Qualifications

• Three years of med-surg or critical care nursing.
• BSN degree required.
• RN license required.
• Desired: three years in medical-surgical or critical care nursing.
• Accredited Case Manager OR Certified Case Manager preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, coordinate, monitor and evaluate patient care across the continuum.
• Coordinate discharge planning and monitor patient outcomes.
• Advocate for patients and support the healthcare team throughout the stay.
• Apply established criteria to promote medically appropriate and cost-effective care.
• Promote professional development and align with the Practice Governance Model.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team, the care manager assesses, plans, coordinates, monitors and evaluates the care, treatments and services necessary to meet the patient's individual care needs along the healthcare continuum. The care manager facilitates the effective use of resources, coordinates the discharge plan and assists in monitoring patient outcomes. The care manager provides ongoing support and expertise to the healthcare team and advocates for the patient throughout the patient stay. This collaborative process requires communication and coordination with the patient and/or the patient's representative along with other members of the healthcare team. The care manager applies established nationally recognized criteria sets to promote the delivery of medically appropriate and cost effective care. The care manager is responsible for assisting in maintaining a financially stable department, promoting their own professional development with an emphasis on evidence based practice and education supported by the Practice Governance Model.

Qualifications

Required:

• Three years in med-surg or critical care nursing
• Bachelor Degree BSN
• Registered Nurse

Desired:

• Three years in medical surgical or critical care nursing
• Accredited Case Manager OR Certified Case Manager