Case Manager NEX

Advocate Health; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Case Manager to develop, implement, and evaluate case management outcomes for defined patient populations. The role emphasizes advocacy, coordination of care, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality, cost-effective outcomes.

The position requires a registered nurse with at least five years of experience in patient care, with BSN preferred and MSN encouraged.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the applicable state
• Minimum of five years of experience in the care of the identified patient population
• Case management experience and utilization review encouraged
• Case Management certification encouraged

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to develop, implement, and evaluate case management outcomes for defined patient populations
• Educates, consults, and assists in the management of the identified patient population
• Collaborates with the patient care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes and cost-effective care
• Available by pager, phone, and e-mail when off-campus

Skills

Case management

Advocacy

Communication

Collaboration

Nursing process

Education

BSN preferred

MSN encouraged

Job description

The Case Manager, under the direction of the Director of Coordinated Care, utilizes the nursing process to develop, implement, and evaluate case management outcomes for defined patient populations. This individual supports the mission, vision, and values of Advocate Medical Center and contributes to the accomplishment of the purpose and objectives of the medical center. The Case Manager facilitates optimal outcomes for all parties involved through advocacy, objectivity and liaison/collaboration with an emphasis on continuity of care, effective communication, and coordination of appropriate healthcare services.

The Case Manager utilizes a variety of skills to educate, consult, and assist in the management of an identified patient population in order to achieve the highest quality and best possible outcomes for the patient in a cost effective manner. He/she collaborates with a patient care team that includes, but is not limited to physicians, nurses and assistive staff, rehabilitative therapies, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, dietetics, psychosocial support disciplines, infection control, fiscal services, performance improvement, and any other disciplines directly and indirectly involved in patient care.

The Case Manager utilizes a scientific approach in the analysis of patient care, identifying opportunities for the improvement of patient care/outcomes, quality of life, and cost reduction based on current research findings supported in the literature. Further, this individual collaborates actively on a daily basis (Monday-Friday) with the identified case management team in order to facilitate timely achievement of expected patient outcomes. When not on campus, the Case Manager is available by pager, digital phone, and e-mail.

The qualified candidate will possess the following:

• A. Education
  • Graduate of an accredited School of Registered Professional Nurses, BSN preferred, MSN encouraged
• B. Experience
  • Minimum of five years of experience in the care of assigned patient population
  • Participation in case management and utilization review encouraged
• C. Licensure/Certification
  • Current registration to practice as a Registered Nurse in the the applicable state as determined by job location
  • Case Management certification encouraged