RN Case Manager
Consults with nursing staff and multidisciplinary team regularly to evaluate patients status and appropriateness of medical care including admission length of stay transfer and discharge.
Monitors patient and family satisfaction. Responds to questions and complaints from patients family members and payors regarding care.
Participates in discharge planning including coordinating patient transfers to other facilities and coordinating community resources. Provides discharge education and resource referrals to patients.
Performs chart review to identify actual or potential issues with service delivery patient outcomes and satisfaction compliance cost and reimbursement.
Monitors and manages patient care to promote continuity of care optimal patient outcomes patient satisfaction cost efficiency and compliance.
Education: Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required; Graduate from an accredited school of nursing BSN Preferred
Licenses: RN licensure to practice to work in the state; Obtain ACM (Accredited Case Manager) certification within 2 years of hire/transfer date.
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) upon completion of hospital orientation
Required Skills: critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Required Experience:
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Lifepoint Health provides a diversified healthcare delivery network that includes community hospital campuses, rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities across the United States.