Care Manager RN - University/Ross Hospitals

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinical Case Manager to join their multidisciplinary team. This role focuses on facilitating patient care through the healthcare system, ensuring efficient and compassionate inpatient care. The Clinical Case Manager will monitor patient needs, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and engage in proactive initiatives to enhance care delivery. Ideal candidates will possess strong clinical experience, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of the healthcare continuum. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patient outcomes while working within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years clinical experience in home care, hospice, or community agency.
• Prior case management experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient care processes and physiological needs.
• Collaborate with healthcare team for comprehensive case management.

Skills

Clinical Case Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Applications

Education

RN License

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Licensed Masters SW

Job description

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 required, BSN preferred or Licensed Masters SW with previous CM and/or discharge planning experience. 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.

Position schedule includes both weekend days.