Case Manager - Float

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Case Manager to coordinate hospitalization and discharge planning for a patient caseload. You will work onsite on the Akron Main campus, Monday–Friday, with 8am–4:30pm shifts, and support families through transition care.

The role requires RN licensure in Ohio, BSN preferred, and 3–5 years of case management experience, plus strong communication skills and EMR proficiency. BLS is required.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in Ohio with BSN preferred; 3–5 years case management experience.
• BLS certification required; proficient in MS Office and EMR systems.
• Experience coordinating care and discharge planning for patients.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload from preadmission through post-discharge follow-up.
• Coordinate care with health care team and community resources.
• Assess homegoing needs and plan safe transitions for patients.
• Develop materials to support discharge planning and education.
• Communicate effectively with families, staff, and providers.
• Actively participate in care planning and problem solving.

Skills

Case management

Nursing

MS Office

EMR (Epic)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher

RN license in Ohio

BLS certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Full-Time: 40 Hours Per Week1st Shift: 8am - 4:30pmMonday - FridayFloat Akron Main - Onsite

Summary

The Case Manager assumes accountability and responsibility for managing the hospitalization of a caseload of patients from preadmission through one-week post-discharge. Facilitates coordination of care by all members of the health care team to facilitate achievement of appropriate outcomes.

Responsibilities

1. Evaluates and assesses patients' homegoing needs and provides case management to meet these needs for safe transition/discharge.
2. Assists in the planning and implementation of medical care and coordination of services with other patient care areas, both within and outside of the organization and links families with community resources/services.
3. Assesses and procures community resources for families, while assessing for changing patient needs throughout the course of care with appropriate referrals for consultation, as needed.
4. Assists with development and implementation of materials necessary to facilitate patient care, patient/family/caregiver education and staff education related to discharge/transition planning.
5. Demonstrates leadership and interpersonal relationship skills which enhance communication and promote conflict resolution. Communicates effectively with patients/families, the interdisciplinary team and outside resources.
6. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psych/social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
7. Other duties as required.

Other information

Technical Expertise

• 1. Experience in case management is preferred.
• 2. Experience in healthcare is required.
• 3. Must possess excellent oral and written skills.

1. Ability to move freely about the hospital and read/interpret written and graphical data is required.
2. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Epic software or similar EMR software is

Education and Experience

• 1. Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing,
• 1. Licensure: licensed and currently registered as a professional nurse in the State of Ohio. Bachelor's degree in nursing [BSN] is required; master's degree is preferred.
• 2. Certification: Case Management certification preferred. BLS training from the American Heart Association is required.
• 3. Years of relevant experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience is required. Experience in case management is preferred.
• 4. Years of supervisory experience: None

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite