Registered Nurse Care Manager – Case Management

McLaren; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren is seeking a Case Management RN to coordinate care and ensure timely transitions to appropriate levels of care. You will work with physicians, nursing staff, social workers, and other resources to improve length of stay, control costs, and prevent readmissions.

The role is in Case Management with a day shift (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.), full-time hours per pay period, and weekends required. On-site position located in Michigan.

Qualifications

• Must be state-licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution, or actively pursuing degree with plan to obtain within five years of hire.
• Three years of acute hospital care experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs care coordination assessments for patients within 24 hours of admission and for readmission/transition planning.
• Collaborates with the social worker and other disciplines to ensure safe, timely transition to the next level of care.
• Assesses patient and family needs to reduce barriers and formulate discharge plans.

Skills

Acute hospital care

RN licensure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

RN licensure (state)

Job description

Department: Case Management

Shift: Days

Daily Work Times: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Scheduled Biweekly Hours: 80

Position Summary:

Accountable for proactive coordination and timely transition of assigned patients to the most appropriate level of care along the continuum. Impacts key results such as achieving top decile performance in length of stay, cost efficient resource utilization, preventing readmissions and unnecessary emergency room visits. Works collaboratively with physicians, nursing, members of the multidisciplinary team (such as Home Care and PCP offices), as well as other resources internal and external to the organization.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned:

1. Performs care coordination assessments for initial assessment of patients with 24 hrs. of admission. assessments for readmission and transition planning.

2. Works collaboratively with the social worker and other disciplines to ensure a safe, appropriate, and timely transition to the next level of care, taking into consideration the patient’s available resources.

3. Assesses patient/family needs to reduce barriers and formulate discharge plans (e.g., LOS barriers to D/C). Required

• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from accredited educational institution, or actively pursuing degree and to be obtained within five years of accepting position.

• Three years of acute hospital care experience

Preferred:

• Experience in utilization management/case management, critical care, or patient outcomes/quality management

• Certification in Case Management Certification (ACM or CCM)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as a Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or equivalent through the Military Training network (MTN)

• Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time

• Requisition ID: 26011436

• Daily Work Times: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Hours Per Pay Period: 80

• On Call: No

• Weekends: Yes