RN - Case Management Team Lead

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Montgomery, AL seeks an RN - Case Management Team Lead to coordinate case management across all ages. You will supervise staff, monitor performance, and promote interdepartmental education to improve patient outcomes.

Collaborate with the Case Management Manager and Director, Medical Staff, and Administration to meet KPI targets and optimize resource use within Baptist Health's mission and values. This role may include orientation and staff development duties.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two to three years hospital Case Management experience required; care coordination and transitions preferred.
• Knowledge of community health care and socioeconomic resources.
• Joint Commission and third party payor requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise case management for all age groups.
• Monitor and manage employee performance; foster cross-department communication.
• Collaborate with Manager, Director of Case Management, Medical Staff and Administration to meet KPI targets and optimize resources.
• Provide orientation, education, and allocate human resources in the area.
• Additional duties within scope may be assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Self-motivation

Self-direction

Supervision

Training

Performance management

Analytical thinking

Team guidance

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

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 Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.