Manager-Case Management RN

Overview Job Summary Manages the case management team for optimal operation of care coordination. This is achieved by assisting the Director to create a culture of learning and collaboration with the healthcare team while focusing on patient-centered care. Contributes to overall hospital quality, customer satisfaction and financial goals and ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations and accrediting organizations. The incumbent is responsible for departmental management 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Job Responsibilities           Assists in creating a culture of optimism that focuses on serving as the patient’s advocate, providing patient-centered care and prudent resource utilization.

Assumes responsibility for operational management, hiring, training, supervising, counseling, mentoring, evaluating all employees and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

Assumes accountability for the overall financial management of the department including but not limited to capital and operational budgeting, variance analysis as well as management of resources.

Provides leadership and establishes measurable departmental goals with specific accountability and time frames.

Communicates and utilizes policies that support patient’s fundamental right to considerate care, protect their personal dignity and respect their cultural, psychosocial and spiritual values in an effort to meet patient’s care needs and preference.

Performs other duties as assigned while supporting the hospital and department’s mission, vision and values to enhance quality, utilization, service delivery and customer satisfaction

Experience Minimum Requirements RN with 5 years of clinical experience in acute care nursing; 2 years of case management experience.

Preferred/Desired One year management

Education Minimum Required: BSN

Preferred/Desired: BSN or MSN

Training Minimum Required

• None

Preferred/Desired: Certified CM

Special Skills Minimum Required: Critical thinking skills, communication, organization, interpersonal and computer skills. Problem solving; and governmental regulations.

Preferred/Desired: NA

Licensure Minimum Required: RN

Preferred/ Desired: RN; CCM; ACM

Functional Demands

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Short Description

Full Description

Sedentary

Very light energy level

Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart

Light

Moderate energy level

Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)

Medium

High energy level

Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)

Heavy

Very high energy level

Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.