RN - Case Manager PRN | St. Louis

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated and compassionate RN to join their System Case Management team. This role is vital in assessing and coordinating discharge planning for patients, ensuring a seamless transition to the next level of care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in acute care and case management, with a commitment to patient-centered care. This position offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient outcomes in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about nursing and want to contribute to a collaborative team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Qualifications

• Must have 3 years of acute care experience; case management experience preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop patients' discharge planning needs in collaboration with the team.
• Ensure compliance with discharge planning regulations and identify barriers.

Skills

Acute Care Experience

Case Management

Patient Assessment

Discharge Planning

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Graduate of Accredited Nursing School

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type: PRN

Job Highlights:

Department: System Case Management

Schedule: PRN scheduled on an as-needed basis, with opportunities to pick up shifts in other St. Louis locations.

Requirements: Must have 3 years of acute care experience; case management experience highly preferred.

Location: SSM Health St. Mary’s – St. Louis
6420 Clayton Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63117

Job Summary:

Assesses, develops, plans, implements, and evaluates patients' discharge planning needs to the next level of care in collaboration with the 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 causes, and develops plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team for discharge planning to the next level of care.
• Participates with other team members regarding opportunities for improvement in standard work.
• May be responsible for utilization management, ED case management, admission processes, and acting as a case manager liaison with post-acute providers (skilled nursing facilities, rehab, home health, etc.).
• Applies evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge to nursing care, ensuring delivery based on patients' age-specific and clinical needs, as outlined in the department's Scope of Service.
• Demonstrates professional nursing standards per the professional practice model and follows the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or equivalent educational/licensing qualification.

Experience:

• Three years of acute care experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and repetitive movements of feet/legs and hands/arms.
• Frequent use of vision, depth perception, and color differentiation.
• Frequent hearing and speech for communication and alarm detection.
• Frequent keyboard use and data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

States of Work Location:

• Illinois: Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• Missouri: Registered Nurse (RN) issued by a Compact State or Missouri Division of Professional Registration.
• Oklahoma: Registered Nurse (RN) issued by a Compact State or Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN).
• Wisconsin: Registered Nurse (RN) issued by a Compact State or Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.

Work Shift: PRN / Per Diem

Job Type: Employee

Department: 8764070033 System Care Coordination

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Benefits:

• Paid Parental Leave: One week of paid parental leave for eligible team members.
• Flexible Payment Options: Access to earned pay before payday via DailyPay (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: Through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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