Case Manager II, PRN, Weekends

Ummsphysician; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team at a community teaching hospital. This role involves assessing patients, developing discharge plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure efficient care delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in case management and excellent communication skills to navigate complex healthcare environments. Join a passionate group focused on patient care and community health, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Must hold a BSN or equivalent health care degree and RN licensure in Maryland.
• 2+ years of case management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and integrate psychosocial assessments within the team.
• Develop and coordinate discharge plans with multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Lead efforts to manage inpatient length of stay and reduce readmissions.

Skills

Managed Care Knowledge

Discharge Planning

Case Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Team Building

Education

BSN or equivalent health care degree

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Maryland

2 years of experience as a case manager

Tools

Hospital/Case Management Software

Job description

When we say “our community” we mean it.

UMMC Midtown Campus, one of two campuses of the University of Maryland Medical Center, has had a long history of working to keep our community healthy and has grown to become a trusted teaching hospital for medical and surgical care in Baltimore City.

Located in Baltimore’s cultural center near the historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, UMMC Midtown Campus is a 180-bed, community teaching hospital with a focus on helping people manage chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, pulmonary conditions, and infectious diseases.

Job Description

UMMC Midtown Campus

PRN Rotating Shift

UMMC Midtown Campus, one of two campuses of the University of Maryland Medical Center, has had a long history of working to keep our community healthy and has grown to become a trusted teaching hospital. We provide a broad array of medical, surgical and behavioral health care serving Baltimore City and the region. At Midtown you will find a unique blend of the innovation and expertise that defines an academic medical center and a passion for excellence in caring for the people we serve.

We put people first – and that includes our employees. When you join our team, you’ll become a part of a close-knit group of more than 1,400 staff members who provide care in 30+ specialties. Our team is focused on delivering the best care possible to every patient and to supporting each other.

Responsibilities

• Assesses assigned patients and integrates psychosocial assessment within the multidisciplinary team. Works collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to determine potential and actual risks to recovery and formulates plan to determine appropriate level of care upon disposition from the acute care setting.
• Accountable for developing and coordinating the implementation of Discharge Plan A and alternative Plan B, including documentation in the medical record.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with physicians, nursing, social work, and multiple disciplines, departments, payers, and agencies to eliminate barriers to efficient delivery of care in the appropriate setting.
• Facilitates timely transition plan.
• Active leadership role in the ongoing management of inpatient length of stay and the reduction of readmissions across the organization.

Qualifications

III. Education and Experience

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse or other equivalent health care license in the state of Maryland required.
• Must hold a BSN or equivalent health care degree.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a case manager is required.
• Current and active specialty certification is preferred.

IV. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of managed care, discharge planning and case management is required.
• Highly effective verbal and written skills are required.
• Strong communication skills, self-confidence, and experience dealing with physicians required.
• Excellent analytical and team building skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and work independently is required.
• Must possess the ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines.
• Ability to work with Hospital/Case Management related software programs required.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age-specific needs.

Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.

• Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
• Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
• Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.