RN - Case Management Team Lead

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking an RN to lead the Case Management Team at Baptist Medical Center East. The role focuses on coordinating case management for all ages, supervising staff, and fostering collaboration across departments to achieve KPI targets and optimal patient outcomes.

The position requires an active RN license and 2–3 years of hospital case management experience; a Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license.
• Two to three years of hospital Case Management experience.
• Experience in care coordination and transitions of care preferred.
• Knowledge of community health care resources.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise case management for all age groups.
• Monitor employee performance and provide education on case management activities.
• Collaborate with Manager, Director, Medical Staff and Administration to meet KPI targets and optimize resource utilization.
• Orient and allocate human resources in the assigned area.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Team supervision

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary

The RN - Case Management, Team Lead shall coordinate and supervise the provision of Case Management for all age groups. This individual shall monitor and manage employee performance and foster interdepartmental communication and education regarding case management activities and roles. Additionally, the Team Lead will work collaboratively with the Manager and Director of Case Management, Medical Staff, and Administration to achieve system/facility key performance indicator (KPI) targets and resource utilization while being acutely aware of facilitating optimal patient outcomes and quality of care within the framework of the mission, vision, and values of Baptist Health. This individual is also responsible for orientation, education, and allocation of human resources in the assigned area. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

Degree in Nursing, Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. Two to three years experience in hospital Case Management required with progressive experience in care coordination and/or community transitions of care preferred. Knowledge of community health care and socioeconomic resources. Joint Commission and third party payor requirements preferred.

License / Certification

Active RN license required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Must be self-motivated and self-directed with the ability to problem solve.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing and scheduling assignment.
• Has employee development and performance management skills.
• Ability to analyze clinical, financial, and social situations, identifying problems and alternative solutions.
• Ability to guide and direct team members to assure optimal outcomes.
• Must be able to withstand frequent interruptions in work performance and adapt to changes in workload.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting for 60% of the workday and mobility 40% of the workday.

There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.

Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds.

There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.

Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.

Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Minimal noise levels.

Much exposure to computer work.

Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.

Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.

Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location:

Baptist Medical Center East

Job

RN - Case Management Team Lead

RN - Case Management, Team Lead

Job Type:

Regular-Full time

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)