Case Manager I, RN - Patient Case Management

WakeMed; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals in Raleigh, NC is seeking a dedicated RN Case Manager to coordinate patient care across the continuum. You will perform assessments, identify barriers, develop individualized care and discharge plans, and collaborate with physicians, patients and families to ensure safe transitions and timely access to needed services.

This role emphasizes patient advocacy, care coordination with the interdisciplinary team, and proactive linkage to community resources and payers to

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and identify needs and barriers.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans including discharge planning.
• Coordinate with physicians, patients, families and the healthcare team to ensure safe transitions and continuity of care.
• Advocate for patients and families, linking to community resources and payers to reduce fragmentation.

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.

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