Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager | Med Surg | PRN

Avera-Healt; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, SD is seeking a Registered Nurse to work as a case manager in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting. The role supports patient treatment plans and care transitions to improve outcomes, with duties including coordination of services, documentation, and prior authorizations.

The position is PRN with a schedule of at least one shift per week, typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Qualifications

• RN licensure active in the state of practice.
• 1–3 years of relevant nursing experience preferred.
• Must be able to work the hours specified (Mon–Fri 8am–5pm; PRN with at least one scheduled shift per week).

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary care team to develop an established treatment plan.
• Facilitates transitions between levels of care to promote optimal patient outcomes.
• Identifies community resources for non-covered benefits (medications, nutrition, transportation, DME).
• Provides patient care and assists providers as needed.
• Completes documentation, obtains insurance prior authorizations, and coordinates scheduling of procedures and treatments.
• Performs patient and family education on healthcare needs and follow-up care.
• Attends discharge planning meetings to coordinate post-procedure needs when required.

Skills

Communication

Visual acuity

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

RN license

Job description

Location:Avera Queen of Peace HospitalWorker Type:PRNWork Shift:As Needed (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$31.00 - $46.25Position HighlightsMonday-Friday 8am-5pm; PRN - Position with work at least one scheduled shift per week.You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief OverviewCollaborates with the multidisciplinary care team to bring together an established plan for patient treatments, assists with the transitions between levels of care, to promote the best possible patient outcome. The case manager facilitates efficient utilization of resources and identifies patient care needs throughout the continuum of care.What you will doActs as liaison with hospitals and other health care service to provide treatment advice and lobby on behalf of the patients to various payor sources.Identifies community resources which can provide assistance with non-covered benefits such as, medications, nutritional supplements, transportation or durable medical equipment.Provides patient care and assisting provider as needed.Completes documentation, obtain insurance prior authorizations, and coordinates scheduling of procedures, testing and treatments.Performs and assists with medical treatment teaching and follow-up care with patients and their families regarding their healthcare needs.Assists with updating all policies and procedures pertinent to the area of responsibility.Assists with the review and development of education materials offered to patient.May attend discharge planning meetings to facilitate and coordinate the post procedure needs of all discharged patients.Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon HirePreferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Specialty Certification - Area of Nursing Practice - Certification Board Upon Hire1-3 yearsExpectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].