Case Manager (RN) (Premium Weekend)

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Case Manager (RN) to provide discharge planning and care coordination for patients on the Prem Weekend shift (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays 7am–7pm). You will identify discharge needs and work with the care team to develop safe transition plans that minimize readmissions.

The role requires an RN with 3+ years clinical experience, CCM preferred, and proficient use of Microsoft 365 with strong communication abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Has completed the basic nursing curricula and holds a diploma or degree as approved.
• Valid RN license; CCM preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience; case management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans patient care with physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
• Ensures the care plan and discharge plan align with the clinical course and covered services.
• Identifies potential barriers to discharge.
• Participates in multidisciplinary patient rounds.
• Coordinates discharge planning with the health care team, patient, and caregivers.
• Evaluates patient progress towards clinical/functional goals.
• Initiates discharge planning from the acute care setting.
• Obtains authorization from payers for post-acute services.
• Arranges provision of care to settings (home health, rehab, SNF).
• Assists in hospital-to-hospital transfers.
• Evaluates readmission reasons to adjust discharge activities.
• Tracks avoidable days, analyzes trends, and reports to leadership.

Skills

Customer relations

Telephone etiquette

Communication skills

Independent work

Clinical knowledge

Organizational skills

Microsoft 365

Education

RN licensure/diploma

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Full Time Days Friday, Saturday and Sunday-7am-7pm

Job Summary

The Case Manager (RN) (Prem Wknd) provides case management services to patients and families. This role identifies patient discharge and transition of care needs and coordinates discharge planning activities. The case manager works collaboratively with the patient and interdisciplinary team to develop a safe discharge plan that minimizes the risk of hospital re-admissions.

Minimum Education

Has completed the basic professional curricula of a school of nursing as approved and verified by a state board of nursing, and holds or is entitled to hold a diploma or degree therefrom.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification

Valid multi-state or State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse License. Certified Case Manager (CCM), preferred.

Work Experience

Minimum 3 years of clinical experience as a registered nurse. Case management or discharge planning experience, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Superb customer relations, telephone etiquette, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated sound clinical knowledge of the medical surgical patient.
• Ability to be highly organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 with basic computer skills.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Plans patient care with physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
• Ensures the care plan and the discharge plan are consistent with the patient's clinical course, continuing care needs, and covered services.
• Identifies and proactively identifies potential barriers to discharge.
• Participates in multidisciplinary patient rounds.
• Coordinates the planning discharge processes in coordination with the health care team, patient, and caregivers.
• Evaluates patient progress towards established clinical/functional goals.
• Initiates efficient coordination of discharge from the acute care setting.
• Obtains authorization from payers from post-acute care services.
• Arranges provisioning of care to the appropriate settings (home health care, rehab, skilled nursing facility).
• Assists in the coordination of hospital-to-hospital transfers.
• Evaluates re-admission reasons to ensure discharge activities are handled accordingly.
• Tracks avoidable days, analyzes trends, and reports findings to leadership.

Decision Making

Independent judgement in making decisions involving non-routine problems under general supervision.

Working Relationships

• Works directly with patients and/or customers.
• Works with internal and/or external customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
• Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Special Job Dimensions

None.

Supplemental Information

This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

Clinical Care Management - Yale Campus Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability

Saint Francis is a Catholic, not-for-profit Health system based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are the largest private employer in Eastern Oklahoma with over 12,000 employees, including 1,000 physicians. The health system is anchored by the 1,112-bed Saint Francis Hospital, the largest hospital in Oklahoma and the 11th largest in the nation. Our system also includes hospitals in south Tulsa, Muskogee and Vinita, as well as 110 Warren Clinic locations from Monkey Island to McAlester, northeastern Oklahoma's only children's hospital, a level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a 168-bed heart hospital, and Tulsa's leading trauma and emergency center.