RN Case Manager PRN

HCA Healthcare; Arlington (TX); In loco; USD 55.000 - 77.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

HCA Healthcare, Inc. seeks a PRN RN Case Manager in Arlington, TX to influence patient care and coordinate care transitions.

This role covers day shifts with weekend coverage as needed and emphasizes collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to promote patient-centered outcomes. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, discharge planning, and resource coordination, with emphasis on safe transitions and adherence to InterQual criteria.

Competenze

• Registered Nurse with current TX state license required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing diploma required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• 3+ years of clinical hospital nursing experience required OR 2+ years experience in case management required.
• Certification in case management preferred.
• InterQual experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Performs a comprehensive assessment of psychosocial, medical and discharge needs of patients/family along with an assessment of resources appropriate and available to the patient/family.
• Reassesses the patient’s clinical condition as indicated. Considers readmission risk and develops mitigation strategies including education and community resources.
• Coordinates the plan of care and drives the discharge plan by collaborating with the multidisciplinary health care team and physician to facilitate a successful care transition.
• In partnership with Social Services, the RN CM ensures post-acute medical needs and level of care are appropriate.
• The RN CM makes timely referrals to Social Services when psychosocial risk factors are identified.
• Involves patient and family in identifying needs and goals to develop mutual, realistic expectations.
• Evaluates progression of care using InterQual criteria; escalates issues as needed.
• Makes referrals to third party payer, disease and case management programs for recurring patients.
• Facilitates patient throughput with an ongoing focus on care transition, quality and efficiency.
• Documents recommendations, discharge plans, and care coordination activities to communicate with the health care team.
• Aligns patient needs with available resources to ensure a safe discharge/transition.

Conoscenze

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Formazione

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's in Nursing (preferred)

Strumenti

InterQual

Descrizione del lavoro

As a RN Case Manager PRN, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Job Summary and Qualifications

* This is a PRN Day Shift position, hours are typically 8:00am-4:30pm. This will be to cover both weekdays and weekends as needed *

Our RN Case Managers raise the bar by providing clinical expertise and the highest quality care in the most compassionate way. The RN Case Manager is responsible for promoting patient-centered care by coordinating the plan of care for the patient stay, managing the length of stay, ensuring appropriate resource management, and developing a safe appropriate discharge plan in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The RN Case Manager facilitates the progression and transition of care using established criteria and in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team. The RN Case Manager will coordinate activities that promote quality outcomes and patient throughput while supporting a balance of optimal care and appropriate resource utilization.

What You Will Do In This Role:

• Performs a comprehensive assessment of psychosocial, medical and discharge needs of patients/family along with an assessment of resources appropriate and available to the patient/family

• Reassesses the patient’s clinical condition as indicated. Considers patient’s readmission status or risk of readmission and develops strategies to mitigate including education on appropriately accessing healthcare resources, preventative education, and community based resources.

• Coordinates the plan of care and drives the discharge plan by collaborating with the multidisciplinary health care team and in particular with the patient’s physician to facilitate a successful care transition

• In partnership with Social Services, the RN CM is responsible for ensuring the post-acute medical needs and level of care are appropriate

• The RN CM is responsible for timely referral to Social Services when risk factors for psychosocial determinants of health are identified

• Involves patient, family/responsible/significant others in identifying and clarifying needs and expectations to develop mutual and realistic goals

• Evaluates progression of care using evidence-based tools and approved criteria (InterQual) throughout the episode of care; escalates progression and transition of care issues through the established chain of command

• Makes appropriate referrals to third party payer, disease and case management programs for recurring patients and patients with chronic disease states

• Facilitates patient throughput with an ongoing focus on an effective care transition, quality and efficiency

• Documents professional recommendations, discharge plan, care coordination interventions, and case management activities to effectively communicate to all members of the health care team

• Align patient’s needs with available resources to ensure a safe discharge / transition

• Acts as a liaison through effective and professional communications between and with physicians, patient / family, hospital staff, and outside agencies

• Directs activities to identify and provide for the needs of the under-resourced patient population to include patient education activities, patient assistance programs, and community-based resources

• Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements, HCA Ethics and Compliance policies, and quality initiatives

• Serve as an advocate for patient’s rights, needs, and values; ensuring that patients’ ethnic, cultural, or religious values, beliefs, preferences and needs are considered and aligned

What qualifications you will need:

• Registered Nurse with current TX state license required

• Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing diploma required, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

• 3+ years of clinical hospital nursing experience required OR 2+ years experience in case management required

• Certification in case management preferred

• InterQual experience preferred

Benefits

Medical City Arlington, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

Medical City Arlington is a 435+ bed full-service hospital located in south Arlington. Our services include heart & vascular, brain & spine, emergency and trauma care. We have cancer care, orthopedics, surgical and women's services for our patients. Our women’s complex has combined clinical excellence with thoughtful amenities including luxury maternity suites and personalized delivery methods. Our culture is what sets us apart. We have formed a team that works together with purpose. We focus on delivering high-quality care in an environment filled with safety and compassion. Our team consists of over 1,400 full-time and part-time nurses, therapists, technicians and other healthcare colleagues. Medical City Arlington is proud to be a leader in Dallas/Fort Worth healthcare. We have nearly 700 skilled physicians that represent a wide variety of medical specialties. We are the official hospital of the Texas Rangers. We form a team that focuses on high-quality care in an environment filled with compassion and service. As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals and specialists, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.