Discharge Mastery: RN Case Manager for Care Coordination

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an RN Case Manager in the Care Coordination department for a part-time role. The position requires a BSN, with MSN preferred, and at least five years of clinical experience, including case management exposure.

The role focuses on identifying patients who would benefit from case management, developing and implementing a Plan of Care, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient discharge planning and quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant clinical experience.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state.
• Certification in case management recommended within 2 years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Identifies patients who would benefit from Case Management interventions based on an initial screening assessment of discharge needs.
• Assesses all relevant data and obtains information by interviewing patient/family and performing objective evaluation of patient needs.
• Ensures that a Plan of Care is developed and implemented in conjunction with nursing to enhance client outcomes in a cost efficient manner.
• Collaborates with the patient, caregivers, the multidisciplinary team and community service providers to execute the Plan of Care.
• Facilitates the discharge planning process; coordinating discharge planning needs.
• Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness of the discharge planning with the multidisciplinary team.
• Documents Case Management actions in the Electronic Medical Record and communicates necessary information.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary rounds to communicate discharge planning and drive patient progression.
• Identifies system issues and suggests interventions to optimize care and avoid duplication.
• Monitors medical necessity of admissions and other procedures; communicates necessary changes.
• Participates in quality improvement activities to reduce variations in practice.
• Provides age-appropriate patient planning and communication per guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Nonverbal communication

Written communication

Case management experience

Computer skills

Adaptability

Education

BSN required

MSN preferred

5+ years clinical experience

Job description

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an RN Case Manager in the Care Coordination department for a part-time role. The position requires a BSN, with MSN preferred, and at least five years of clinical experience, including case management exposure.

The role focuses on identifying patients who would benefit from case management, developing and implementing a Plan of Care, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient discharge planning and quality care.