RN Care Manager– St. Rita's Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The RN Care Manager is responsible for providing coordination of care for patients to support safe seamless timely transitions across the role utilizes a collaborative process the RN Care Manager identifies (using quantitative and qualitative methods) assesses plans implements and evaluates the options and services required to meet an individuals health and health related needs including social- determinants that affect ones overall RN Care Manager is responsible for screening identification and assessment of individuals in need of active Case Management services and promotes the right resources at the right time and at the right place.

Essential Job Functions

• Identifies and prioritizes patients in need of care management services using a holistic approach inclusive of biopsychosocial functional cultural spiritual and financial factors. Plans with the patient caregivers and members of the healthcare team to maximize health care responses quality and cost-effective outcomes. Monitors and revises the plan as indicated when patient condition changes.

• Completes all necessary documentation. Maintains clear concise and timely documentation in the patient record to reflect the needs of the patients. Handovers are expected to be utilized at points of level of care change staff change as well as care transitions.

• Documentation will reflect plan of care to address post hospital care needs and resources and evidence of patient family or caregiver involvement in planning. Ensuring patients and caregivers treatment goals and preferences are incorporated into the transition of care planning and communicated to the multidisciplinary team.

• Follow standardized practices and process related to Advance Care Planning Length of Stay management and readmission prevention.

• Supports denial prevention related to medical necessity through addressing / removing barriers to progression of care and participating in Interdisciplinary Discharge Rounds.

• Supports and promotes assertive proactive care for patients assisting in removing barriers related to achieving timely testing and treatment. Ensures resources are utilized appropriately and offering alternatives to acute care to the care team.

• Works in collaboration with revenue cycle partners to help remove barriers to ensure patients are in the appropriate classification as guided by the physician.

• Works in conjunction with patient access to ensure all regulatory letters are delivered to the patient in a timely manner.

• Participates in department clinical outcome projects as well as process improvement initiatives within the care management department.

• Works collaboratively with peers to achieve facility and department goals and daily work as evidenced by appropriate and timely communication which is respectful and clear.

• Shares responsibilities promoting team based approach to accomplish work.

• Strong collaborative partnerships with other members of the care team.

• Supports and follows compliance rules and regulation as mandated by CMS and Conditions of Participation for discharge planning and utilization management. Addresses opportunities or potential concerns with leadership.

Stays abreast of community resources available to facilitate safe patient transitions of care and remains current on clinical advancements related to primary patient population. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

BLS Basic Life Support American Heart Association (required)

RN License in the state in which they are working or covered by compact (required)

Accredited Case Manager Certification (ACM) from American Case Management Association or Certified Case Manager (CCM) from Commission for Case Manager Certification or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Nursing Case Management board certification (preferred)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred for BSMH required for RSFH)

Work Experience

1 year of experience in clinical setting (required)

3 years of experience in an acute care clinical setting (preferred)

Ambulatory or post-acute care coordination experience (preferred)

Training

None

Language

None

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be required to use physical restraints.

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold hot dust wind etc.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)X

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)X

Stoop KneelX

Crawling X

ClimbingX

Balance X

Bending X

Work Position

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Sitting X

WalkingX

Standing X

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Maneuver weight of patients

Perform shift work

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

Finger Dexterity

Acuity near

Hazards

Use of Latex products

Skills

Care management

Discharge planning

Patient Advocacy

Flexible

Care Planning

Care Coordination

Analyzing data or information

Reimbursement methodologies

Staffing workflow and bed allocation

Clinical knowledge

Tracking

Working knowledge of local and state resources

Knowledge of government and non-government payor practices regulations standards and reimbursement

Knowledge Sharing

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Communication with family members

Conflict resolution

Proactive

Problem Solving

Active listening

Relationship building

Effective problem solving

Teamwork

Facilitation

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate youre part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer
Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off parental and FMLA leave short- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .