Case Management Nurse - Care Transitions & Coordination

The Indian Health Service; Fort Thompson (SD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service requests applications for a Registered Nurse position at the Fort Thompson Health Center in Fort Thompson, SD. The primary purpose is to independently plan and execute case management activities, coordinate care for patients with complex health conditions, and serve as a clinical resource to nursing staff on discharge planning.

You will provide direct nursing care, educate patients and families on disease processes and post-discharge care, and design individualized

Qualifications

• Education: A graduate or higher level degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Licensure: current, active RN license in the United States.
• Certification in case management or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates care across providers and settings to ensure continuity of services.
• Provides transition of care for patients with complex needs, designing individualized transition plans.
• Educates patients and families on disease processes, medications, and post-discharge care.
• Provides direct professional nursing care to assigned patients with chronic conditions.

Skills

Case management

Care coordination

Patient education

Clinical nursing

Education

Nursing degree (BSN or higher)

Job description

The Indian Health Service requests applications for a Registered Nurse position at the Fort Thompson Health Center in Fort Thompson, SD. The primary purpose is to independently plan and execute case management activities, coordinate care for patients with complex health conditions, and serve as a clinical resource to nursing staff on discharge planning.

You will provide direct nursing care, educate patients and families on disease processes and post-discharge care, and design individualized