RN Case Manager

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA is seeking an RN Case Manager to support Blue Ridge Care Connection for Children. This role focuses on relationship-based, population-level care within a multidisciplinary team and requires strong critical thinking to educate and empower families across transitions in care.

Minimum requirements include RN licensure in Virginia, one year of relevant experience, and AHA BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with RN licensure in Virginia.
• Preferred BSN degree and national case management certification.
• Proficiency in health documentation and care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, functional, social and environmental needs of patients.
• Develop and coordinate individualized care plans for pediatric clients.
• Communicate with care teams and primary physicians regarding patient status.
• Coordinate referrals and community resources to avoid service duplication.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate records.

Skills

Spanish language

Teamwork

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

EMR experience

Education

BSN

RN licensure in Virginia

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Virginia's School of Medicine seeks applicants for an RN Case Manager to support Blue Ridge Care Connection for Children. This position is ideal for a dynamic professional clinician focused on population management with demonstrated capability to provide relationship-based care within a collaborative multidisciplinary team. This registered nurse utilizes advanced critical thinking to develop, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care that educates, empowers and optimizes patient outcomes throughout all transitions within the continuum of care.

The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Relationship Based Care - Self and Colleagues reflects the influence of the nurse's relationship with self, colleagues and patient/family on the patient experience.
• Relationship Based Care - Patients and Families reflects the influence of the nurse's relationship with self, colleagues and patient/family on the patient experience.
• Expert Caring: encompasses clinical assessment, planning, prioritizing, coordinating and implementation of care.
• Empowered Leaders: demonstrate knowledge of and actively participate in shared governance.
• Lifelong Learners: encompasses professional development through formal education, professional certification, internal and external learning opportunities and recognizes the value of external professional organizations. Supports onboarding of new team members and precepts as applicable.
• Quality Achievement: includes adherence to clinical documentation guidelines, comprehension of outcomes data, engagement in performance improvement activities and commitment to standard work.
• Innovation: is demonstrated by application of technologies that support patient care, actively seeking to implement evidence-based practice and new knowledge generated by nursing research.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
• Asses the physical, functional, social psychological, environmental, learning and financial needs of patients.
• Identify problems, goals, and interventions designed to meet outpatient needs, including prioritized goals that consider the patient/caregivers goals, preferences and desired level of involvement in the case management.
• Provide appropriate interventions which demonstrates knowledge of and sensitivity towards cultural diversity and religious beliefs, developmental, health literacy, and educational background of the population served by Blue Ridge Care Connection for Children.
• Utilize interpreter services per policy.
• Provide referrals to appropriate community resources: facilitate access and communication when multiple services are involved.
• Monitor activities to ensure that services are being delivered and meet the need of the patient, coordinate services to avoid duplication.
• Communicate with primary care physicians and members of comprehensive care team regarding status of patient.
• Maintain accurate patient records and patient confidentiality.
• Case Management Certification must be obtained within five years of hire and maintained during employment.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.

Experience: 1 year of relevant experience required.

Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN
• National certification in case management
• Fluent in Spanish

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge and skill chronic disease management of children with special needs
• Excellent verbal and written communication including documentation skills.
• Excellent relationships management with patients, families and care providers.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Exceptional customer services skills and understanding of patient and family-centered care concept.
• Proficient in Microsoft office.
• Experience using Electronic Medical Record preferred.
• Self-directed
• Ability to promote/participate inpatient center medical home mode of care.
• Strong organizational skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires sitting/standing for prolonged periods and frequently bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

Additional Requirements

Background checks, pre-employment health screenings, and drug screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

About UVA and the Community

To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.

Anticipated hiring range: $77,000-80,000 annual, commensurate with education and experience.

This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

Program Director Contact

For additional information about the position, please contact Sandra Woodward, Program Director Blue Ridge Care Connection for Children. Email address: [e-mail] For additional information about the position, please contact Sandra Woodward, Program Director, email: [e-mail], cell phone # [phone].

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.