Registered Nurse Care Manager PRN

McLaren Health Care; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a registered nurse to coordinate patient care and manage transitions across the continuum. The role focuses on timely, appropriate discharge planning and collaboration with physicians, nurses and case management to optimize LOS and resource use.

The position requires RN licensure, a BSN, and at least three years of acute hospital experience, with ACM/CCM certification preferred. Per diem schedule with weekend coverage is noted.

Qualifications

• State licensure as an RN.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Three years of acute hospital care experience.
• ACM or CCM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs care coordination assessments for initial assessment of patients with 24 hrs. of admission and assessments for readmission and transition planning.
• Collaborates with social workers and other disciplines to ensure safe, timely transition to next level of care considering patient resources.
• Assesses patient/family needs to reduce barriers and formulate discharge plans (LOS barriers to discharge).
• Identifies unsigned LOC orders; communicates with utilization management nurse and obtains orders from providers.
• Reviews current DRG/LOS in Cerner to assess discharge planning needs and identifies the family point of contact.

Skills

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

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:

• Performs care coordination assessments for initial assessment of patients with 24 hrs. of admission. assessments for readmission and transition planning.
• 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.
• Assesses patient/family needs to reduce barriers and formulate discharge plans (e.g., LOS barriers to D/C).
• Identifies unsigned level of care (LOC) orders; communicates with utilization management nurse and obtains orders from providers.
• Reviews current DRG/LOS identified within Cerner to assess discharge planning needs with providers and identifies which family member is the point of contact.

Qualifications:

• 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
• American Case Management Certification (ACM) or obtain certification when eligible as defined by the Association Case Management Association, and maintenance of continuing education requirements

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: Per Diem
• Requisition ID: 26004200
• Daily Work Times: Days
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes