Care Manager RN Full Time Weekends

As a Registered Nurse at North Okaloosa Medical Center youll play a vital role in doing what you do best providing quality care to our patients. Our nurses enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance 401(k) flexible scheduling 100 licensure/certification reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement and up to $20K for student loan payments.

The Care Manager in this position will work every Saturday/Sunday and at least one weekday depending on shift.

Willing to train RN with acute care experience that may be looking to step away from the bedside.

Job Summary

The Care Manager RN is responsible for coordinating and overseeing discharge planning transitions of care and case management activities to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams reviewing medical records for appropriateness and medical necessity and maintaining compliance with federal state and accreditation standards.

Essential Functions

• Conducts daily reviews of medical records to assess the appropriateness of admission continued hospital stay and utilization of diagnostic services.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams (IDT) to ensure effective communication and coordination of patient care including identifying avoidable days and resolving care transition issues.
• Develops and implements discharge plans coordinating posthospital placement and social services to meet patient needs.
• Refers cases to physicians or managers when patients do not meet established criteria ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
• Serves as a liaison with community agencies maintaining relationships and facilitating seamless transitions for discharged patients.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary meetings to address patient care needs resolve challenges and support collaborative care planning.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of case management activities including records of referrals patient interactions and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Identifies and appropriately refers cases to Child/Adult Protective Services ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Provides professional assistance to patients families and physicians regarding discharge planning and posthospital care options.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing required
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
• 24 years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital home health or nursing home setting required
• 24 years of care management experience preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of case management principles discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Knowledge of federal state and Joint Commission standards related to case management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with patients families and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to assess complex situations identify solutions and implement care plans efficiently.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and documentation systems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN Registered Nurse State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• BCLS Basic Life Support required

State Specific Requirements

• Alabama: Accredited Case Manager (ACM) or Certified Case Manager (CCM) certification preferred.
• New Mexico: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications preferred.

At North Okaloosa Medical Center we believe in providing convenient care in a comfortable setting. With the help of more than 600 employees 150 physicians on staff and more than $12 million of recent capital upgrades and renovations we have created a caring place where clinical expertise and advanced technology blend seamlessly with sincerity and compassion.

We pride ourselves on our unique dedication to the community hospital experience. While we believe its vital to stay up to date with technology we will never lose sight of whats truly important the human interaction that is crucial to providing quality care.

Our goal is to anticipate the needs and exceed the expectations of our patients and their families ALWAYS. North Okaloosa Medical Center stands ready to meet the healthcare needs of the region. We are very proud of the services we provide and it is our goal to make you proud to choose North Okaloosa Medical Center.

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