Case Manager Nurse

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center is seeking a Case Manager Nurse (PRN). The RN CM coordinates care, promotes safe discharge planning, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomes and efficient patient throughput.

The role emphasizes assessment, resource management, and utilization of InterQual criteria to support transitions of care and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides case management services for inpatient and observation patients as assigned.
• Identifies patients at risk for adverse outcomes during transition of care.
• Performs comprehensive psychosocial, medical and discharge needs assessments.
• Reassesses patient’s clinical condition and educates on healthcare resources.
• Coordinates plan of care and drives discharge with the healthcare team.
• Partners with Social Services for post-acute needs.
• Refers to third party payer and disease management programs.
• Facilitates patient throughput and care transitions.
• Documents recommendations and care coordination activities.
• Aligns patient needs with resources for safe discharge/transition.

Skills

Case management

Care coordination

Discharge planning

InterQual experience

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

RN License

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

InterQual

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 optimum lcare 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

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

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Case Manager Nurse opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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