Nurse Case Manager-RN

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks an experienced registered nurse in Columbia, SC to facilitate continuity of care. You will review admissions within one working day, coordinate with the health care team, and develop individualized care management plans aimed at cost-effective, high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include case screening within 24 hours, assessing patient needs and barriers to wellness, arranging post-acute care, and ensuring appropriate education for

Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of two years full-time direct care experience and/or hospital based case management experience.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; Bachelor degree in nursing preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access; excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Reviews past history and conducts case screening within 24 hours of admission.
• Identifies patient needs, resources, and barriers to wellness; develops an individual care management plan.
• Assesses teaching needs of patient and family based on goals; coordinates with health care team for discharge planning.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Planning and organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Job Description Summary

Facilitates continuity of care by ensuring that the needs of the patients, including observation patients are recognized and addressed through the coordination with other health care team members to bring about the best possible cost-effective quality and clinical outcome. Reviews patient admissions within one working day to determine appropriateness of hospitalization utilizing intensity of service and severity of illness criteria and continues daily reviews throughout stay assuring patient's need for acute level of care.

Entity and Compensation

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular

Cost Center CC003747

COL - Case Management (DMC)

Pay Rate Type Salary

Pay Grade Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Work Shift

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Reviews past history, Conducting case screening within 24 hours of admission, Interviews the patient and significant others identifying specific health and psychosocial needs, Reviews current status and treatment plan, Identifies barriers to wellness, Determines patient resources, Determines availability of financial means/insurance benefits, Evaluates post acute care environment for accessibility and adaptive needs, Assesses age-specific and special needs, Assesses the teaching needs of the patient and family members based on patient goals and objectives. Assimilates assessment data, identifies services, treatments and funding options for the patients. Develops an individual care management plan with patient and family input to deliver care to the individual patient in a manner that is appropriate to the patient's age, physical ability, and intellectual development. Screens identified options to meet the individual patient needs. Identifies and analyzes problems as to cause and effect relationship, alternative solutions, and the best course of action. Identifies targeted LOS for patient based on morbidities

Qualifications

• Minimum Work Experience: Must possess a minimum of two years full-time direct care experience and/or hospital based case management experience.
• Minimum Education: A graduate from an accredited school of nursing Bachelor degree in nursing preferred.
• Required Skills: Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access; Must have excellent planning and organizational skills; Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; Must have satisfactory work processing skills; Must have the ability to work independently, with little or no supervision required.
• Required Licenses: Registered Nurse, BLS (South Carolina, United States).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)
• Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• *(Selected Positions) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• *Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Frequent)
• *(Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Frequent)
• *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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