Contract RN - Inpatient Case Manager

Nurses Direct Medical Staffing

Lafayette (LA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Nurses Direct Medical Staffing in Lafayette, LA seeks an experienced RN to lead patient care using the Nursing Process. You will collaborate with the care team, ensure quality outcomes, and comply with the Nurse Practice Act and ANA standards. Required RN Diploma; 2 years related experience; active RN license and BLS.

Preference for higher nursing degrees and CCM/CPHM credentials. You will work in a dynamic environment emphasizing patient-centered care, cultural sensitivity, and continuing

Qualifications

RN Diploma is required; higher degrees preferred.
Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Manages planning of patient movement through the care continuum.
Applies care management criteria and levels of care.
Manages care of assigned patients across the healthcare system.
Prepares and reinforces post-discharge care plans.
Adapts communication to the patient population and respects privacy.
Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Organizational and time management

Conflict resolution & judgment

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's in Nursing

Job description

Lafayette, United States

This job is considered a leader in the provision of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. The RN effectively delegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillary team members; assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes; exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions; maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and the department’s strategic goals and objectives and demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice and supports the company's philosophy of nursing.

Education

Required - Registered Nurse Diploma

Preferred - Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Experience

Required - 2 Years of Related Experience

Certifications

Required -

Current RN License in the state of practice

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

Preferred - Certification in Case Management (CCM) or Health Care Management (CPHM)

KSAs

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Conflict resolution skills and ability to demonstrate good judgment and decision-making in performing tasks

Job Duties

Manages various aspects of the planning process in anticipation of the patient’s movement through the healthcare system.
Uses care management policies and procedures, including applying evidence-based criteria and levels of care and continuing appropriateness.
Manages the care of assigned patients through the healthcare system based on the patient’s individual needs.
Prepares, executes, and reinforces post-discharge care plan.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions, and communication style.
Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations, and standards.

This employee maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct, patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.

The normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.

The incumbent works with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms.The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works in a healthcare setting, there may be an occupational risk of exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste in the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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