Case Manager I, RN - Patient Case Management

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wake County is seeking a Registered Nurse for patient case management. You will coordinate care plans, collaborate with clinical teams, and advocate for patients' needs. This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and offers an opportunity to optimize clinical outcomes through effective patient advocacy and resource coordination. Join our mission to improve community health and well-being in a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensure is required to provide case management services.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is beneficial, though not required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient case plans and discharge processes.
• Coordinate care and resources for patients and families.
• Serve as a communication link between various healthcare stakeholders.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Job description

Overview

Responsible for providing patient case management services to assigned populations. They use a collaborative interdisciplinary approach to anticipate, integrate, and coordinate the patient's care plan, discharge plan, and reentry into the community. The primary goal is to meet patients' needs to optimize clinical and resource outcomes while monitoring the plan's effectiveness. In collaboration with the clinical team, identifies patients who would benefit from case management services. They perform assessments to identify patient needs and barriers, assisting in the development of the care plan. Acting as a patient and family advocate, serves as a communication link between the physician, patient, family, healthcare team, community resources, and payers to reduce redundancy and fragmentation of care. They anticipate potential delays in the healthcare process and proactively work to avoid these delays. Ensures that patients are provided with the most appropriate level of care at discharge while coordinating a smooth transition based on patient choice and availability.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org. EOE

Licensure

Registered Nurse Required

Education

Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required

Experience

No Experience Required