Care Manager (RN) - Emergency Department

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University’s University Hospital in the Emergency Department seeks a Clinical Care Manager (RN) to coordinate patient care across the hospital system, ensuring safe transitions to next levels of care.

The role requires an RN license, BSN, and 2 years of clinical experience; collaboration with physicians and nurses; emphasis on efficient, compassionate inpatient care; background check may be required.

Qualifications

• RN license and BSN required.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience in relevant settings.
• Prior case management experience preferred.
• Must understand health care continuum and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work with various computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient through care continuum and transitions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other staff to assess and plan care.
• Monitor patient care process and document data for timeliness and appropriateness.
• Stay informed about health care trends and initiate care improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Healthcare knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Job Title: Care Manager (RN) - Emergency Department

Department: University Hospital | Care Management Services

Scope of Position

The Clinical Case Manager functions within the multidisciplinary team to facilitate an assigned group of patients through the health care system with the primary focus of efficient, effective, compassionate inpatient care and a safe transition to the next level of care. In some areas, this may include pre-admission to post discharge coordination of care.

Position Summary

The Clinical Case Manager monitors the patient care process and physiological needs; documents, communicates, and collects data to evaluate and improve timeliness and appropriateness of care. The Clinical Case Manager collaborates with physicians, nurses and other health care workers to provide comprehensive case management assessment, treatment, and follow-up evaluation for patients and to communicate plan of care. The Clinical Case Manager maintains an awareness of state and national health care trends and proactively responds with initiatives to enhance provision of care and ensure efficient resource utilization.

Minimum Qualifications

• RN license and Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• 2 years clinical experience applicable to the patient population, home care, hospice, community agency, and/or payer relations required.
• Prior case management experience strongly preferred.
• This role must understand the health care continuum and have the ability to solve complex problems and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work with various computer applications.

Additional Information

Location: University Hospital - Doan Hall (0089)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: Varying Shifts

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.