Case Manager Nurse

HCA Healthcare; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna, TN seeks a Case Manager Nurse (RN CM) to coordinate plans of care, manage length of stay, and develop safe discharge plans with the multidisciplinary team.

The RN CM will coordinate with social services, apply InterQual criteria, and ensure efficient resource use while promoting patient-centered care and seamless transitions across care settings.

Qualifications

• RN License is required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• 2+ years' experience in case management OR 3+ years' experience in clinical nursing is required.
• InterQual experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides case management services for inpatient and observation patients as assigned.
• Identifies patients who are at risk for adverse outcomes during transitions between care settings.
• Performs comprehensive psychosocial, medical and discharge needs assessments for patients and families.
• Reassesses clinical condition and develops strategies to mitigate readmission risk, including education on healthcare resources.
• Coordinates the plan of care and drives the discharge plan with the multidisciplinary team and physician.
• Partners with Social Services to ensure appropriate post-acute care.
• Makes timely referrals to third-party payer and disease management programs.
• Documents care coordination interventions and maintains clear communication with the health care team.
• Ensures safe discharge and effective transition of care.

Skills

Case management experience

InterQual experience

Education

RN License

Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Case Manager Nurse you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Case Manager Nurse

The Registered Nurse (RN) CM is responsible for promoting patient-centered care by coordinating the plan of care for the patient stay, managing the length of stay, ensuring appropriate resource management, and developing a safe appropriate discharge plan in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The RN CM facilitates the progression and transition of care using established criteria and in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team. The RN CM will coordinate activities that promote quality outcomes and patient throughput while supporting a balance of optima l care and appropriate resource utilization.

What you will do in this role

• Provides case management services for both inpatient and observation patients as assigned.
• Identifies patients who are at risk for adverse outcomes during the transition from one level of care/setting to another.
• Performs a comprehensive assessment of psychosocial, medical and discharge needs of patients/family along with an assessment of resources appropriate and available to the patient/family.
• Reassesses the patient's clinical condition as indicated. Considers patient's readmission status or risk of readmission and develops strategies to mitigate including education on appropriately accessing healthcare resources, preventative education, and community-based resources.
• Coordinates the plan of care and drives the discharge plan by collaborating with the multidisciplinary health care team and in particular with the patient's physician to facilitate a successful care transition.
• Partners with Social Services to ensure the post-acute medical needs and level of care are appropriate.
• Assumes responsibility for timely referral to Social Services when risk factors for psychosocial determinants of health are identified.
• Involves patient and family/responsible/significant others in identifying and clarifying needs and expectations to develop mutual and realistic goals.
• Evaluates progression of care using evidence-based tools and approved criteria (InterQual) throughout the episode of care; escalates progression and transition of care issues through the established chain of command.
• Makes appropriate referrals to third party payer and disease and case management programs for recurring patients and patients with chronic disease states.
• Facilitates patient throughput with an ongoing focus on an effective care transition, quality, and efficiency.
• Documents professional recommendations, discharge plan, care coordination interventions, and case management activities to effectively communicate to all members of the health care team.
• Aligns patient needs with available resources to ensure a safe discharge/transition.
• Practices and adheres to the "Code of Conduct" and "Mission and Value Statement"

What qualifications you will need:

• RN License (required)
• Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma (required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)
• 2+ years' experience in case management OR 3+ years' experience in clinical nursing (required)
• InterQual experience (preferred)

Benefits

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

TriStar StoneCrest proudly serves Rutherford County, Tennessee. Our 100 bed hospital offers complete medical care for adults and children. This includes emergency, surgical, and many other services. Our medical staff of about 500 physicians includes more than 45 specialties. Many physicians have offices on the hospital campus. Our staff is committed to providing quality patient care. We offer compassion and comfort in our modern facility.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status