RN - Case Manager | St. Joseph Hospital

SSM Health; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their System Care Coordination team. This role involves assessing and implementing patient discharge plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will possess strong case management skills and a minimum of three years of acute care experience. With a focus on improving patient outcomes, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking organization that values professional growth and patient-centered care.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options via DailyPay

Upfront Tuition Coverage through FlexPath

Qualifications

• Must have prior Case Management experience and 3 years of acute care experience.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or equivalent licensing.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and develops patients' discharge planning needs.
• Ensures compliance with discharge planning regulations.
• Identifies gaps related to inpatient length of stay.

Skills

Case Management

Acute Care Experience

Patient Assessment

Discharge Planning

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

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

MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles

Worker Type: PRN

Job Highlights:

Department: System Care Coordination

Schedule: PRN, scheduled on an as-needed basis

Qualifications:

• Must have prior Case Management experience and 3 years of acute care experience.

Locations:

Float coverage at our local St. Louis ministries: St. Joseph St. Charles, St. Joseph Lake St. Louis, St. Clare - Fenton, St. Mary's St. Louis, and SLU Hospital St. Louis.

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.
• Participates with other team members regarding opportunities for improvement in standard work.
• May be responsible for utilization management, ED case management, admission process, and acting as a liaison with post-acute providers.
• Applies evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in nursing, ensuring care is based on patient’s age-specific and clinical needs.
• Demonstrates professional nursing standards and uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
• Works safely and performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or equivalent licensing.

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.
• Use of vision, hearing, speech, keyboard, and occasional physical movements.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Wisconsin, as applicable, issued by the respective licensing authority.

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

8764070033 System Care Coordination

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Benefits:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Payment Options via DailyPay
• Upfront Tuition Coverage through FlexPath

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