RN-Case Manager

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

DailyPay option

Upfront tuition coverage

Job summary

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital is seeking a Regular part-time RN to assess discharge planning needs and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. You will identify high-risk patients, develop care transitions, and ensure adherence to discharge planning CoP across inpatient and observation settings.

The role emphasizes care coordination with post-acute providers, utilization and admission processes, and adherence to the professional practice model.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Three years' acute care experience.
• RN licensure in IL, MO, OK, or WI as required by location.

Responsibilities

• Assess discharge planning needs and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Develop discharge plans and coordinate with post-acute providers.
• Identify gaps/barriers to length of stay and readmission risks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant CoP discharge planning requirements.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Education

RN licensure (IL/MO/OK/WI)

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Worker Type: Regular

Job Summary: Assesses, develops, plans, implements, and evaluates patients discharge planning needs to next level of care in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Ensures compliance with Condition of Participation (CoP) discharge planning. Identifies and escalates gaps/barriers related to inpatient and observation length of stay. Assesses patients at high risk for readmission. Identifies root cause for readmission. Develops plan and collaborates with multidisciplinary team regarding discharge planning to next level of care. Participates with other members of team regarding opportunities for improvement in standard work. May also be responsible for: utilization management process, ED case management process, admission process, and act as a case manager liaison with post acute providers (skilled nursing facilities, rehab, home health, etc.). Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service. As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

EXPERIENCE Three years' acute care experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent keyboard use/data entry. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location: Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location: Oklahoma Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)

State of Work Location: Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift: Weekend Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 8570000037 Case Management

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave:

we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options:

our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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