Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager 2 - Behavioral Health

Inova Health System; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare leader is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse Case Manager to join their dynamic team. This full-time position focuses on developing and implementing patient care plans, ensuring continuity of care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. With a commitment to team member health and well-being, the organization offers a robust benefits package, including tuition assistance and mental health support. Ideal candidates will possess strong clinical skills, a passion for patient advocacy, and a collaborative spirit to drive positive healthcare experiences. Join this innovative firm and make a meaningful impact in patient care!

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement matching

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in clinical care or clinical case management.
• BSN required; ADN must be completed within 5 years of start date.

Responsibilities

• Develops and evaluates patient care plans throughout the continuum of care.
• Collaborates with healthcare teams to ensure timely patient management.

Skills

Clinical Care

Patient Care Management

Discharge Planning

Utilization Management

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Patient Advocacy

Education

BSN from an accredited school of nursing

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Accredited Case Manager Certification

Job description

Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse Case Manager 2 to join the Case Management Behavioral Therapy Programs Team. This role will be Full-Time Day shift, Monday-Friday (including some weekends).

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

The RN Case Manager 2 develops, implements and evaluates patient care plans and progression throughout the continuum of care or disease state. Works collaboratively in communication with physicians, nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary care team to effect timely and appropriate patient management. Provides discharge planning and continuity of care for assigned patients in acute and post-acute settings. Provides coordination of services and acts as key liaison between patients, families and interdisciplinary healthcare members. Uses utilization management techniques to determine the medical necessity, appropriateness and efficiency of the use of healthcare services, procedures and facilities. Responsible for the timely regulatory compliance and facilitation of precertification and payer authorization processes when indicated. Actively participates in clinical performance improvement activities.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.


• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.


• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.


• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.


• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules

Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager 2 Job Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements and evaluates patient care plans and progression throughout the continuum of care or disease state. Provides discharge planning and continuity of care for assigned patients in the acute and post-acute setting. Initiates and facilitates referrals to clinics, home healthcare, hospice, SNF, acute rehab, LTAC, TCM, medical equipment and supplies as indicated. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, patients and families in the assessment and coordination of discharge planning needs, delivery of post-discharge planning needs, delivery of post-discharge services and transition of patients from hospitals to the discharge setting as well as ongoing care in the community. Documents relevant discharge planning information in medical records according to department standards and/or care management plans.


• Collects delay and other data for specific performance and/or outcome indicators. Assists in the collection and reporting of resource and financial indicators including acute and post-acute case mix, LOS, cost per case, excess days, resource utilization, readmission rates, denials and appeals. Collects, analyzes and addresses variances from plans of care and care paths with physicians and/or other members of the healthcare team. Uses concurrent variance data to drive practice changes and positively impact outcomes. Documents key clinical path variances and outcomes which relate to areas of direct responsibility (e.g. discharge planning, chronic disease planning).


• Uses pathway data in collaboration with other disciplines to ensure effective patient management concurrently. Ensures safe care to patients by adhering to policies, procedures and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and accuracy of practice. Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency. Supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization.


• Works collaboratively in communication with physicians, nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary care team to effect timely and appropriate patient management. Collaborates/communicates with internal and external case managers. Understands pre-acute and post-acute resources. Provides coordination of services and acts as a key Liaison between patients, families and the interdisciplinary healthcare team members. Work closely with members of patients' healthcare teams to manage and coordinate all areas of patients' care. Works holistically to ensure that healthcare plans and discharge plans meet the physical, social and emotional needs of patients.


• Provides educational resources and/or referrals to patients and patients' families to address identified needs such as social or financial. Acts as an advocate for patients to resolve barriers to care progression. Uses utilization management techniques to determine the medical necessity, appropriateness and efficiency of the use of healthcare services, procedures and facilities.


• Communicates with payers or required parties to ensure reimbursement certification for assigned patients. Discusses payer criteria and issues on a case-by-case basis with clinical staff and follows-up to resolve problems with payers as needed. Applies approved clinical criteria to monitor appropriateness of admissions, continued stays or post-acute setting appropriateness and documents findings based on department standards.


• Identifies at risk populations by using approved screening tools and following established reporting procedures. Monitors LOS and ancillary resource use, depending on inpatient stay or outpatient program criteria, on an ongoing basis and takes actions to achieve continuous improvement efficiencies in both areas. Refers cases and issues appropriately to resolve barriers to care progression.


• Participates in the assessment of patients' clinical and psychosocial needs through review of patient information, personal contact with patients/families and interdisciplinary healthcare team members. Communicates routinely with patients, families, interdisciplinary healthcare team members and other appropriate parties with regard to the status of patients' care plans and progress toward treatment goals, identification of concerns and/or problems, problem solving and assisting with conflict resolution when necessary. Works with the multidisciplinary team to address/resolve system problems impeding diagnostic or treatment progress. Seeks consultation from appropriate disciplines/departments as required to expedite care and facilitate discharge. Ensures that all elements critical to patients' care plans have been communicated to the patients/families and members of the healthcare team.

Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager 2 Additional Requirements:

• Work schedule: Full-Time Day shift, Monday-Friday (including some weekends)


• Education: BSN from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an associate's degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date.


• Experience: Requires a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in clinical care or clinical case management.


• Certification: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia or hold a privilege to practice in the State of Virginia under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
  
  
  
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required upon start.
  
  
  • Accredited Case Manager, Commission for Case Manager Certification, or Care Guidelines Specialist Certification through MCG required upon start.
  
  

**Previous experience in: (2 years) Case Management highly preferred**