RN Case Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Assume primary responsibility of cases for documentation of appropriate medical necessity for the inpatient and/or observation status in the acute hospital setting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communications with physician, ancillary staff, and payers and assists in arranging transfers or alternate placement when indicated

• Assures proper level of care assignment.

• Facilitates with Case Managers and other allied health professionals to promote and ensure that quality care is provided, and outcomes are achieved in a timely and cost-effective manner

• Supports hospital goals and objectives in compliance with regulatory guidelines

• Works in collaboration with all healthcare disciplines to assure a continuum of appropriate and timely services

• Assess appropriateness, quality, and cost effectiveness of proposed hospital, medical and corporate goals and objectives

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Prefer a minimum of four years' experience in hospital setting

• One-year experience in utilization management/case management is preferred

• Case Manager must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing, Health Information Management, or Social Work

• RN preferred

Please indicate whether you have ever been convicted of a crime, including any misdemeanors and/or DUI/DWI. (Criminal conviction(s) will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment).