Case Manager RN - Case Management - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS seeks a full-time Registered Nurse for first shift. The role focuses on admission assessments, discharge planning, and coordinating ambulatory care services. A BSN is preferred, with at least 2 years of acute care experience and strong clinical and communication skills.

This position supports a hybrid work arrangement with on-site patient care and remote collaboration. The nurse will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe transitions to home health

Qualifications

• Demonstrates clinical assessment and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership, time management, and professional communication required.
• Experience with discharge planning and coordinating patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs admission assessments and documents findings accurately and timely.
• Coordinates care for ambulatory services (infusion center, wound care, DME, PT/OT).
• Facilitates discharge planning with care team for patients transitioning to the next level of care.
• Communicates concerns and recommendations to the health care team as needed.
• Provides patient/family education on levels of care and required Medicare documentation.

Skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

BSN

Job description

Position Status:

Full time

Shift:

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Hours per week:

40

Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• 2 years Acute care, broad based nursing experience in a hospital setting. Preferred
• Quality management/Joint Commission, discharge planning and/or case management experience is equivalent to acute care nursing experience Preferred
• Experience conducting clinical assessments, setting up home care services, general discharge planning and/or case management . Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills through problem solving and decision-making. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates leadership qualities: o Time management, verbal and written communication skills, listening skills, prioritizing, and work organization. o Maintains a professional level of conduct, productivity, and coordinates and prioritizes patient related activities in an efficient and effective manner. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse - KSBN A multistate license with the ability to practice within the State of Kansas is also accepted. Required

What you will do

• Performs admission assessments and documents findings accurately and in a timely manner.
• Facilitates coordination of care for ambulatory services i.e. infusion center, wound care, DME, and PT/OT.
• Facilitates discharge planning in conjunction with the health care team for patients transitioning to the next level of care i.e. discharging home with home health, to nursing facilities, acute rehab, LTACH, and Hospice.
• Communicates with all members of the health care team informing them of any concerns or recommendations regarding d/c needs or plans.
• Provides resources to patients/families to educate them about different levels of care and help them to understand their treatment options, and provides required documentation of Important Message from Medicare prior to discharge.
• Initiates hospital issued notice of noncompliance (denial of service) letters if/when necessary.
• Keeps supervisor informed of all quality and risk issues discovered through appropriate channels.
• Identifies area for process improvement and participates in related activities.
• Appropriately delegates tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care and department activities in accordance with the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act.
• Participates in a regular rotating schedule of on-call responsibilities. When on-call, individual must be able to physically report to SVH within 30-45 minutes if the need arises.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• Hybrid

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Working Conditions

• Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.