Care Manager RN - Inpatient

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Care Manager to facilitate patient care within the healthcare system, ensuring a smooth transition from inpatient to outpatient care. Responsibilities include monitoring patients' needs and coordinating care with other healthcare professionals.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, active RN licensure, and a preference for candidates with two years of clinical experience. Join us to enhance patient outcomes and support effective resource utilization in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required, Master’s preferred.
• Registered Nurse licensure is mandatory.
• Two years recent clinical experience relevant to the population is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates an assigned group of patients through the health care system.
• Monitors the patient care process and physiological needs.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other health care workers.

Skills

Knowledge of evidence-based practice and disease-specific processes

Knowledge of technology support and payer protocols

Two years recent clinical experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Scope of Position / Position Summary

The Clinical Care Manager facilitates 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 outpatient setting. In some areas, this may include pre-admission to post-discharge coordination of care.

The Clinical Care 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 Care Manager collaborates with physicians, nurses and other health care workers to provide comprehensive disease management assessment, treatment, and follow-up evaluation for patients and to communicate plan of care.

The Clinical Care 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (Master’s preferred)
• Registered Nurse licensure
• Two years recent clinical experience applicable to the population (preferred)
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and disease-specific processes
• Knowledge of technology support and payer protocols (desired)
• Primary responsibility for coordination of post-discharge home care services

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.