Care Manager (RN) - IRP

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a Care Manager (RN) to ensure efficient inpatient care and smooth transitions to outpatient settings. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, an RN license, and two years of applicable clinical experience. Responsibilities include collaborating with healthcare teams and monitoring patient care processes. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and an understanding of disease management practices.

Qualifications

• Private RN licensure required.
• Two years of recent clinical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of evidenced-based practices desired.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate assigned group of patients through the health care system.
• Collaborate with healthcare workers for comprehensive disease management.
• Monitor patient care process and document accordingly.
• Respond to health care trends with initiatives for improved care.
• Support Utilization Case Manager activities.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Knowledge of disease management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

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Scope/Position Summary: The 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 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 disease 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. The Clinical Case Manager works closely with the Resource Case Manager(s). Utilization Case Manager.

Responsibilities

• The Care Manager facilitates an assigned group of patients through the health care system with a focus on efficient, effective inpatient care and a safe transition to the outpatient setting.
• 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.
• Monitors the patient care process and physiological needs; documents, communicates, and collects data to evaluate and improve timeliness and appropriateness of care.
• Maintains awareness of state and national health care trends and proactively responds with initiatives to enhance provision of care and ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Works closely with the Resource Case Manager(s) and supports Utilization Case Manager activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• For Hire - Bachelors degree in Nursing, Masters preferred.
• RN licensure; two years recent clinical experience applicable to the population preferred; knowledge of evidenced-based practice and disease specific processes; technology support and payer protocols desired.

Additional Information

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

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

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