Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Management
LifePoint Hospitals
Henderson, NC

Case Management Coordinator

Maria Parham Health Who We Are: People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. With 205 licensed beds, Maria Parham Health is equipped for every health care need one can encounter. We are fully licensed by Joint Commission, the College of American Pathologists, and Rated Highest in Patient Safety from Leapfrog. Where We Are: Henderson offers a great outdoors, including the region's largest lake, providing endless hours of fun boating, fishing, skiing and camping. Throw in great golfing, hunting and two fantastic recreational organizations and you may find yourself having a hard time deciding what to do next! Why Choose Us: * Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees * Competitive Paid Time Off, PTO cash out, and PTO donation programs * Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance * Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants * Robust employee recognition and awards programs * And much more… Position Summary: An active member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team this position facilitates internal and external delivery of healthcare services. The Case Manager integrates the roles of Utilization Management, Case Management and Discharge Planning. The job objective is to promote a collaborative interdisciplinary care delivery model to achieve optimal clinical and financial outcomes with adherence to regulations and compliance. Reports to: Director of Quality/Risk/Patient Safety * Perform initial and ongoing discharge screens/evaluations to determine general health behaviors, practices and resources that will influence the patient and family's abilities to optimally manage chronic conditions. * Collaborate with health care team to determine extent of functional deficits and areas for potential improvement. * Assess emotional status and quality of relationships and adequacy of social support systems, identifying new sources of support. * Prioritizes immediate plan for barriers to discharge including medication availability for use, shelter and appropriate food, primary care physician coordinating care resources accordingly * Assures patient /family/caregiver understands and has access to all prescribed post discharge therapies. * Communicates with patients/families admission to discharge * Performs clinical reviews based on Utilization Review Plan * Maintains clinical and financial documentation * Participates in performance improvement processes as well as other duties as required by the job Education Associates/Bachelor's degree in Nursing Required Skills Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Required Licensure: Current/Active North Carolina or Compact Registered Nurse (RN) License * Case Management Certification is preferred Required Skills * Ability to understand, communicate, and react effectively to patient and family needs * Critical thinking * Work well independently while keeping calm and maintaining customer focus * Must be able to work collaboratively with internal and external resources for optimal discharge planning Maria Parham Health is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran