Inpatient Registered Nurse Case Manager, Care Coordination (Full Time)

Benefis Health System; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding benefits

Multiple growth opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

A premier health system in Montana is seeking a qualified RN to manage case coordination and patient care during hospitalization. The ideal candidate should be a graduate of an accredited nursing school, hold a current nursing license and BLS certification, and possess strong clinical nursing skills. This role demands effective communication and the ability to work with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure appropriate care services. Opportunities for career growth and outstanding benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current state registered nurse license is required.
• Must have current BLS certification.
• Thorough knowledge of clinical nursing skills is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement case management activities.
• Communicate with the multidisciplinary care team.
• Monitor and assess patients’ care plan goals.
• Provide indirect and direct patient care as needed.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Stress management

Communication skills

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Current state registered nurse license

Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Job description

About Benefis

Benefis is one of Montana’s largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit. At Benefis, we work hard to support our employees in every aspect of their careers by offering outstanding benefits and compensation, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, and multiple growth opportunities. The only thing missing is you!

Responsibilities

Responsible for the coordination and implementation of case management activities. Encompasses all care needs of patient during the time frame the patient requires care within the hospital setting. Remains point of contact for patient/family/legal representative until patient transitions to another service line or case manager. Works with all members of the healthcare and multidisciplinary team to assure a collaborative approach is maintained in care and treatment of the patient. Reviews care and treatment for appropriateness against screening and reimbursement criteria for appropriate referral management. Plans and coordinates all necessary care services and needs for the patient. Provides patient/family/legal representative with community and/or care need resources. Organizes and leads necessary care conferences or multidisciplinary care team discussions. Sends any ordered or necessary referrals to the appropriate service line Patient Navigators, OP Case Manager, or community resource contact for review of appropriateness of services or resources requested. Attends daily care rounds if applicable, communicates any changes in the patient’s clinical condition that may impact their transitional care plan to the multidisciplinary care team and remains point of contact for the patient/family/legal representative during hospitalization. Communicates and collaborates with multidisciplinary care team members, Patient Navigators, OP Case Manager, patients/families/legal representatives. Continual monitoring and assessment of patients’ care plan goals and needs and modifies referrals and resource requests as necessary. Provides indirect and/or direct patient care as they identify, assess, plan, and evaluate the needs of patients for discharge and transitions of care.

Demonstrates the ability to handle pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to manage constantly changing situations. Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, cope with stressful situations, and handle conflict.

Will perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned. Will follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations, and procedures of any licensing board or agency. Must comply with all Benefis Health System’s organization policies and procedures.

Education/License/Experience Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN Preferred
• Current state registered nurse license required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Must have thorough knowledge of clinical nursing skills.