Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Manager, Per Diem

Dartmouth Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse Case Manager in Lebanon, NH to triage, coordinate, and facilitate clinical management for assigned patients. You will develop and monitor care plans with patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure quality and cost-effective care.

The role requires a NH-eligible RN with BLS certification and prior case management or acute care experience; strong communication and a systems-based approach are essential. Per diem hours; day shift.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing with 3 years of clinical experience is required.
• Recent acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Previous Case Management experience preferred.
• Computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the development of a plan of care in collaboration with the patient and health care team.
• Advances and monitors the care plan to achieve outcomes.
• Triages telephone calls and responds to questions within RN scope.
• Communicates information to the health care team and patient/family.
• Advocates for service access and insurance benefits while ensuring patient safety.
• Coordinates referrals to Quality, Risk Management, or Patient and Family Relations as needed.
• Evaluates options to balance cost and quality and facilitate progression of care.
• Participates in quality improvement and coordinates care with clinical research when needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Collaborative team player

Strong communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program

Job description

Overview

Per diem position based in Lebanon NH

Triages, coordinates and facilitates the clinical management for an assigned population. Develops, monitors and reinforces care standards and protocols designed to enhance quality and promote cost-effective utilization of healthcare resources.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the development of a plan of care in collaboration with the patient, family, caregiver and health care team. This is done through early identification and thorough assessment of the patient's need/preferences and resources available. Determines the appropriate level of care and coordinates the interdisciplinary treatment and plan of care.

• Facilitates the progression of care by advancing the care plan to achieve desired outcomes. Monitors the progress towards the goals of the plan and alerts the health care team to potential revisions to the plan in response to the changes in the patient needs and condition.

• Triages telephone calls and responds to patients and families and other members of the healthcare teams questions that are within a registered nurse's scope of practice.

• Communicates information to the health care team and those involved in the treatment and patient's care.

• Advocates on behalf of patients/families and caregivers for service access and insurance benefits within the constraints of regulations, and for the protection of the patient's health, safety and rights.

• Recognizes situations that require referrals to Quality, Risk Management, or Patient and Family Relations and discusses with leadership.

• Evaluates the options available and balances cost and quality to assure the optimal clinical and financial outcomes. Facilitates progression to appropriate levels of care.

• Evaluates patient outcomes affected by the care management process for improvement opportunities. Identifies potential for and participates in quality improvement initiatives within the clinical setting or other organizational committees.

• Works with the clinical research to coordinate care for patients on complex protocols.

• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program required.

• Bachelor's degree (or matriculated into a Bachelor's degree program with completion within a period of time agreed upon with the department at the time of hire) with 3 years of clinical experience required.

• Recent acute care hospital experience preferred.

• Previous Case Management experience preferred.

• Desired qualities and behaviors include: collaborative team player with strong communication skills, use of a systems approach in planning, problem solving and decision making, creativity, innovation, risk taking, autonomy, flexibility, receptiveness to change and a commitment to professional growth.

• Computer skills required.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse with NH eligibility

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required.

• Area of Interest:Nursing

• Pay Range:$42.25/Hr. - $59.50/Hr.

• FTE/Hours per pay period:.01 hrs/per week (per diem/temp)

• Shift:Day

• Job ID:41026

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