Case Manager Registered Nurse - Care Management, Per Diem

Dartmouth Health; New London (NH); On-site; USD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Health in New London, NH is seeking an experienced RN to lead clinical case management and drive discharge planning to achieve optimal patient care outcomes. This role collaborates with the clinical team and UM coordinators to coordinate resources and assess patient needs within 1-2 days of admission.

The position requires 3 years of clinical or community care experience, NH RN eligibility, excellent communication, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a clinical or community care setting.
• Licensed RN with NH eligibility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work as an integral player in a team environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and able to function under stressful situations.
• Clinical Pathways, utilization management, and discharge planning knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determines patient needs and resources within 1-2 business days of admission. Initiates discharge planning process.
• Maintains communication with UM coordinator regarding assessments, outcomes, and projected lengths of stay.
• Serves as a resource to the healthcare team, communicating with the physician, consultants, and all members of the healthcare team.
• Reviews the plan and progress of care with the physician/multidisciplinary team and recommends modifications as needed.
• Coordinates transfers to appropriate facilities when applicable.
• Secures authorization for needed additional patient services, as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Manage the resources necessary and appropriate for the provision an achievement of patient care outcomes, in collaboration with the clinical team, providing leadership for the management of patient care and resulting outcomes.

Responsibilities

Clinical Case Management

• Determines patient needs and resources within 1-2 business days of admission. Initiates discharge planning process.
• Maintains communication with UM coordinator regarding assessments, outcomes, and projected lengths of stay.
• Serves as a resource to the healthcare team, communicating with the physician, consultants, and all members of the healthcare team.
• Participates with the physician/multidisciplinary to review the plan and progress of care, to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and to recommend modification(s) to the plan, as necessary to meet identified patient care goals.
• Collaborates actively and functions in a multidisciplinary department to provide comprehensive full spectrum care coordination and discharge planning for each patient.
• Coordinates transfers to appropriate facilities when applicable.
• Secures authorization for needed additional patient services, as required.
• Serves as an educational resource to clinical staff around case management.
• Documents case management assessments and interventions as appropriate, adhering to current standards and policies.
• Coordinates family and patient meetings in order to develop a comprehensive plan of care during and post hospitalization.
• Supports the job functions of the other members of the OCM team, as needed
• Consults with and provides Case Management support to outpatient departments on case-by-case basis and as time allows
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a clinical or community care setting.
• Experience at a Critical Access Hospital preferred
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work as an integral player in a team environment
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and able to function under stressful situations
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills
• Clinical Pathways, utilization management, and discharge planning knowledge preferred.

Required Licensure/Certifications

REQUIRED LICENSE(S):

• Licensed RN with NH eligibility

• Area of Interest: Nursing
• Pay Range: $81,723.20/Yr. - $115,107.20/Yr. (Based on 40 hours per week, otherwise pro rata)
• FTE/Hours per pay period: .01 hrs/per week (per diem/temp)
• Shift: Day
• Job ID: 42649

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.