RN Case Manager

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Float RN Case Manager to support multiple acute care areas including ED, psych/med, med/surg and ICU. This full-time role is on day shift, 40 hours per week with some weekends and occasional holidays.

The position focuses on discharge planning and utilization management to ensure high-quality, cost-effective care. Ideal candidates hold a BSN or ADN with BSN planned within 4 years, a MI RN license, and CM certification.

Qualifications

• BSN or ADN with BSN to be obtained within 4 years of hire.
• Current RN license in Michigan.
• Certification in Case Management or related certification preferred.
• At least 2 years of Case Management experience in an acute care hospital.
• Preferred: 5+ years of Case Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide a competent patient assessment by obtaining and interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on knowledge and experience and adapting plans accordingly.
• Assess patient needs and plan for discharge using evidence-based practice, prioritize and complete comprehensive assessments and facilitate care coordination.
• Manage all cases per established organizational standards and coordinate services across the continuum.
• Monitor and modify a plan of care through interdisciplinary and collaborative processes with the health care team, patient, and family.
• Engage in active listening and empathetic communication with patients, families, and staff.
• Coordinate with patients, families, multi-disciplinary staff, and the community in care planning, delivery and discharge.
• Assess for appropriate resource utilization.
• Establish collaborative relationships with physicians and other health care team members.
• Develop collegial relationships with external customers.
• Serve as patient/family advocate and participate in family meetings and decisions.
• Educate patients and families.

Skills

Case Management experience

Acute care experience

Critical thinking

Education

BSN

ADN with BSN to be obtained within 4 years

RN license in Michigan

Certification in Case Management

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Float RN CM - will work multiple areas in the acute hospital (ED, psych/med, med/surg, ICU) depending on department needs. 40 hours/week on day shift, some weekends (approx 6-8/year) and occasional holidays. Hours | Schedule: Day Shift 40 hours per week Position purpose: This position is for a RN Case Manager at Trinity Health Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. Trinity Health is a Magnet Designated Hospital! This role will provide case management to our patients and families in the acute care setting. Oversees and coordinates the discharge planning and utilization management activities for assigned caseload. Facilitates appropriate utilization of resources and efficient patient progression through the continuum of health care resulting in the highest quality and most cost-effective care.

Minimum qualifications:

• Minimum: BSN; or ADN, with BSN to be obtained within 4 years of hire Current RN license in the State of Michigan.
• Preferred: Certification in Case Management or other related professional certification.
• At least 2 years of experience in Case Management experience in an acute care hospital
• Preferred: 5+ years of Case Management experience

What the RN Case Manager will do:

• Provide a competent patient assessment by obtaining and interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based upon knowledge and experience and, if applicable, adapting plans accordingly. Utilizes critical thinking in all interactions to identify variances/problems and apply sound decision-making skills. The patient's individual needs and goals are incorporated throughout the case management process.
• Assess patient needs and plan for discharge by utilizing evidence-based practice, knowledge, and skilled intervention to effectively prioritize and complete comprehensive assessments and facilitate appropriate care coordination through the healthcare continuum.
• Manage all cases per established organizational standards. Facilitates care coordination and ensures continuity of services to meet patients, family, and staff needs across the healthcare continuum.
• Monitor and modify a plan of care through interdisciplinary and collaborative processes in conjunction with the health care team members, patient, and family/support systems.
• Engage in active listening and empathetic communication skills with patients, families, and staff.
• Coordinate and collaborates with patients, families, multi-disciplinary staff, and the community in care planning, delivery and discharge.
• Assess for appropriate resource utilization.
• Establish and promotes collaborative relationships with physicians and other members of the health care team.
• Develops and promotes collegial relationships with external customers.
• Serve as a patient/family advocate, actively participate in family meetings and team conferences concerning patient care. Supportively allow family members to express ideas concerning care and guide them to appropriate decision making on the patient's behalf.
• Serve as an educator to patients and families.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.