Care Management Nurse

Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Care Management Nurse to deliver interventions for patients in the care management program and to develop comprehensive, individualized care plans that support safe transitions across the health care system.

You will assess physical, psychosocial, financial, and environmental needs, coordinate resources, educate patients and families, and document progress using EMR tools while collaborating with the clinical team to improve outcomes and cost

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Bachelor Degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and interprets information to identify suitable patients for intensive care management.
• Develops care plans addressing physical, psycho-social, financial and environmental needs.
• Coordinates care and transitions across the health care system using EMR documentation.

Skills

Strong computer skills

EMR documentation

Patient education

Education

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

High School Diploma

Job description

Our nurses are leaders and decision makers, working closely with physicians to provide the best care and most advanced treatments. On our team, you’ll work in an environment of respect and professionalism, and you’ll have the support to advance your nursing career in the direction you choose. Find out more about the wide variety of opportunities for nurses at The University of Kansas Health System.

Job Summary

Position Summary / Career Interest: The Care Management Nurse provides intervention for patients enrolled in the care management program; develops comprehensive plan of care for patient's individual needs that transition across the health care delivery system.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Accurately gathers and interprets information obtained to identify patients suitable for effective intensive care management intervention.
• Develops relationships with patients enrolled in the care management program and competently uses assessment skills to identify physical, psycho-social, financial, and environmental health care needs of the patient.
• Assesses and identifies appropriate resource utilization, level of care, and treatment options to develop a comprehensive plan of care that is specific to the member’s individual needs with the goal of optimizing the member’s health status, self-management, and promotion of safe transitions of care. The care plan will be constructed utilizing evidence-based care guidelines, preventive guidelines, protocols and other metrics in a partnering approach with the patient and clinical team, which will promote and positively impact quality outcomes in a cost-effective manner.
• Educates the patient and appropriate ancillary personnel about the health care needs, safety issues and benefits which include patient education tools that can be used by those in the care management program.
• Collaborates with the clinical staff in the development and execution of the plans of care and achievement of goals.
• Researches, secures, and links resources, services and supports with/for the patient and family.
• Coordinates care of patients, focusing in particular on transitions of care across the healthcare delivery system.
• Utilizing available electronic tools, such as EMR, to efficiently document assessments, clinical finds, multiple and completed needs, plans of treatment and progress toward goals.
• Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Bachelor Degree Nursing

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing Must have current active multistate state Register Nurse (RN) license in good standing in state in which you live OR active single state RN license in good standing in the state you will be working with proof of application of a multistate RN license in the state in which you live.Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multistate state RN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next RN license renewal by 3/31/2026.

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Knowledge Requirements

• Strong computer skills
• Efficiently enters information in EMR while interacting with patients telephonically or in person.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

The main reason I love coming to work is because of the amazing team. We promote a nursing culture that encourages kindness and teamwork, and I absolutely love that about our hospital. – Riley Ferree, RN

Benefits

• Our robust medical, dental and vision package allows you to choose options that are best for your family. We offer life, disability, and accident insurance plus voluntary offerings such as critical illness insurance and identity theft protection.
• We offer tuition reimbursement for formal education credits.
• We offer a retirement savings plan with an employer contribute.

Giving back

In addition to the quality healthcare we provide, we have opportunities to serve externally in our community in activities throughout the year.

Team-based culture

At the health system, we are a team. If you are highly skilled and motivated but don’t want to work in an “everyone for themselves” culture like many academic institutions have, this is your place.

Support and Resources

We have a comprehensive wellness program with resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional health. Our new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) includes free counseling sessions and legal advice options.

Tuition Reimbursement

We offer tuition reimbursement for formal education credits.

401(a)

We offer a retirement savings plan with an employer contribute.

Success Profile

What makes a successful Nurse at The University of Kansas Health System? Review the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right combination.

• Acccountable to Team
• Takes Initiative
• Possesses Integrity
• Desire to Grow & Develop

Our Culture

• Work with a team that supports you, in a place where you will feel you belong and will make a difference. We empower staff to put the patient first in all things – even beyond clinical care. We value people.
• Driven to serve: Every employee makes an impact, regardless of your role – no matter if you’re in scheduling, facilities or clinical staff. We know that each step of the process ultimately impacts the patient.
• Our leadership is approachable, open-minded, and adaptable to challenges in healthcare.
• We demonstrate values proudly and consistently. Values such as diversity and inclusion are important to our staff; there is a desire to see this reflected by the health system internally and externally.
• Even though we are a large organization, our employees feel the health system’s resources, culture and commitment to quality allow them to provide exceptional care for patients.
• Our health system welcomes patients and cases that other hospitals cannot. This represents our commitment to care and our passion to challenge ourselves and be the best.
• We are a true healthcare leader in the region, rooted in experience and excellence.
• We offer unique opportunities for professional development, as well as convenient pathways for onsite continuing education among healthcare professionals and staff – from GED to CEUs.
• We make a difference in our communities by improving the health and lives of our patients.
• We also support our communities through Health System Employees Reaching Out events.