Case Manager SE

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Medical Center in Winston-Salem is seeking a Case Manager to develop, implement, and evaluate case management outcomes for defined patient populations. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehab, pharmacy, and other teams to optimize care and control costs.

The ideal candidate has five years of experience in patient care, RN licensure in the appropriate state, and is open to CM certification encouragement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Registered Professional Nurses, BSN preferred, MSN encouraged.
• Minimum of five years of experience in the care of assigned patient population.
• Current RN licensure in the applicable state; Case Management certification encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Educate, consult, and assist in managing an identified patient population.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitative therapies, pharmacy and other disciplines.
• Analyze patient care to improve outcomes, quality of life, and cost efficiency.

Skills

Collaboration

Education/Consultation

Advocacy & communication

Coordination

Education

BSN preferred

MSN encouraged

Job description

The Case Manager, under the direction of the Director of Coordinated Care, utilizes the nursing process to develop, implement, and evaluate case management outcomes for defined patient populations. This individual supports the mission, vision, and values of Advocate Medical Center and contributes to the accomplishment of the purpose and objectives of the medical center. The Case Manager facilitates optimal outcomes for all parties involved through advocacy, objectivity and liaison/collaboration with an emphasis on continuity of care, effective communication, and coordination of appropriate healthcare services.

The Case Manager utilizes a variety of skills to educate, consult, and assist in the management of an identified patient population in order to achieve the highest quality and best possible outcomes for the patient in a cost effective manner. He/she collaborates with a patient care team that includes, but is not limited to physicians, nurses and assistive staff, rehabilitative therapies, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, dietetics, psychosocial support disciplines, infection control, fiscal services, performance improvement, and any other disciplines directly and indirectly involved in patient care.

The Case Manager utilizes a scientific approach in the analysis of patient care, identifying opportunities for the improvement of patient care/outcomes, quality of life, and cost reduction based on current research findings supported in the literature. Further, this individual collaborates actively on a daily basis (Monday-Friday) with the identified case management team in order to facilitate timely achievement of expected patient outcomes. When not on campus, the Case Manager is available by pager, digital phone, and e-mail.

The qualified candidate will possess the following:

A. Education

• 1. Graduate of an accredited School of Registered Professional Nurses, BSN preferred, MSN encouraged

B. Experience

• 1. Minimum of five years of experience in the care of assigned patient population
• 2. Participation in case management and utilization review encouraged

C. Licensure/Certification

• 1. Current registration to practice as a Registered Nurse in the the applicable state as determined by job location
• 2. Case Management certification encouraged