Case Manager, Nurse - Patient Case Management

WakeMed; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Case Manager to enhance patient care and outcomes. This role involves providing comprehensive case management services, utilizing a collaborative interdisciplinary approach to coordinate care plans, discharge strategies, and community re-entry for patients. With a focus on optimizing clinical outcomes, the Nurse Case Manager will conduct bio-psychosocial assessments, advocate for patients and families, and ensure seamless communication among healthcare providers. If you are passionate about improving patient experiences and outcomes in the healthcare system, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with case management certification preferred.
• 3+ years of nursing experience required, with a focus on clinical case management.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient case management services using a collaborative approach.
• Identify at-risk populations and develop plans of care.

Skills

Patient Case Management

Bio-Psychosocial Assessments

Advocacy

Communication Skills

Clinical Utilization Management

Education

Graduate Nursing

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

The Nurse Case Manager is a Registered Nurse responsible for providing patient case management services to assigned populations. Utilizes a collaborative interdisciplinary approach to anticipate, integrate, and coordinate the patient's plan of care, discharge plan, and re-entry into the community. The goal of the intervention is to meet the needs of patients in order to optimize clinical and resource outcomes, and to monitor the effectiveness of the plan and its outcomes. In collaboration with the social worker, the nurse case manager identifies at-risk patient populations who require patient case management services. Provides bio-psychosocial assessments to identify patient needs and to assist in the development of the plan of care. The Nurse Case Manager serves as a patient/family advocate and acts as a communication link between the physician, patient, family, health care team, community resources, and payers to reduce redundancy and fragmentation of care. Anticipates potential delays in the health care process and acts proactively to avoid these delays. The Nurse Case Manager ensures that necessary services are provided at the most appropriate level of care and that there is a smooth progression of the patient throughout the health care system and into the community.

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 - And Certified Case Manager Or Commission for Case Management Certification Preferred

Education

Graduate Nursing Required - And Bachelor's Degree Required - And Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred

Experience

3 Years Nursing - Related Area Required - And 5 Years Nursing - Related Area Preferred - And Direct Position Experience In Clinical - Case Management Or Clinical - Discharge Planning Or Accounting/Finance - Third Party Review Or Clinical - Utilization Management Preferred