Case Manager RN - Infectious Disease - FT - Day

stormontvail; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS is seeking an experienced RN Case Manager for Infectious Disease. You will assess patients, coordinate services, and work with the health care team to manage transitions and prevent readmissions.

The role is on-site with no remote work, requiring a BSN preferred, 5 years of acute care and discharge planning experience, and strong nursing competencies in care coordination and patient advocacy.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; RN licensure in Kansas or multistate license accepted.
• Experience in acute care hospital settings and discharge planning.
• Knowledge of case management and patient transitions of care.

Responsibilities

• Analyze assessment data to identify problems and needs.
• Initiate prior authorizations for medications and treatments.
• Coordinate ambulatory care services (infusion, wound care, dialysis).
• Lead discharge planning with care team for next level of care.
• Educate patients and families about care options and resources.
• Promote health and wellness through coordinated care plans.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and risk reduction.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Leadership

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Professional conduct

Advocacy

Education

BSN preferred

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

A Brief Overview

The RN Case Manager (CM) for Infectious Disease will utilize their skills and expertise to assess the patient/family for necessary services within the continuum and provides appropriate resources and options for care. Collaborates with other members of the health care team on medically complex patients to monitor and resolve problems related to transitions of care including discharge; identifying opportunities to improve patient care and post discharge quality of service to help prevent readmissions; to identify inappropriate and/or untimely services and collaborate with other members of the health care team to monitor and resolve these problems; documents all activities per regulatory or hospital requirements. This position is on-site; no remote. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization

Education Qualifications

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

Experience Qualifications

• 5 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.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities:
• Time management, verbal and written communication skills, listening skills, prioritizing, and work organization.
• Maintains a professional level of conduct, productivity, and coordinates and prioritizes patient related activities in an efficient and effective manner.

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse - KSBN A multistate license with the ability to practice within the State of Kansas is also accepted. Required
• Basic Life Support - BLS may be required within 90 days of hire depending on the department.

What you will do

• Analyzes assessment data to determine actual or potential problems, issues.
• Initiates prior authorizations for required/necessary medications/treatment plans.
• Facilitates coordination of care for ambulatory services i.e. infusion center, wound care, and dialysis.
• Facilitates discharge planning in conjunction with the health care team for patients transitioning to the next level of care
• 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.
• Implements identified plan through coordination of care and employs strategies to promote health and wellness.
• 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.
• Communicates effectively in all areas of professional practice.
• Promotes mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas, supports the effectiveness of professional relationships and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice.
• Demonstrates advocacy in all roles and settings.

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

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
• Feel