Inpatient RN Case Manager, Care Coordination (Full Time)

CO_01 Benefis Hospitals, Inc.; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Benefis Health System in Great Falls, MT is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to coordinate and implement case management activities across the hospital. The role requires graduate from an accredited school of nursing with an active RN license and BLS certification; BSN preferred.

The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient transitions, adherence to care plans, and timely referrals. Competitive hourly wage starts at $35.89 with growth based on experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• RN license required; BLS certification required.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement case management activities.
• Ensure all care needs are addressed during hospital stay.
• Maintain point of contact for patient/family during hospitalization.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to plan transitions of care.
• Review care plans for appropriateness against criteria.
• Organize care conferences and referrals as needed.
• Support discharge planning and post-discharge resources.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

BLS certification

Job description

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 OP case manager or patient navigator.
• 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 multi-disciplinary 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 deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations.
• Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal 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.

Salary

• Exemption Wage Non-Exempt Starting Wage $35.89/hourly Actual offered wage is based on applicable experience

The professional team members at Benefis bring their passion and skills to work every day, providing exceptional care for each patient.

Joining the Benefis community gives you the chance to build a rewarding career as part of Montana’s premier health system.

This is your opportunity to be part of an exceptional health system in a state that is well known for its beautiful four seasons and outdoor lifestyle.

While enjoying the last best place, you’ll have the added benefit of having access to Benefis Health System, one of the state’s most modern and progressive healthcare facilities with 500+ beds and over 308 employed medical staff members representing more than 40 specialties.

Our state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technologies make Benefis an exceptional working environment.