Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

The RN Case Manager (RN CM), works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team by identifying and initiating discharge planning to accomplish the timely transition of patients to a post-acute hospital setting and to ensure patients progress along the continuum of care. RN CM facilitates patient transitions efficiently and in a cost-effective manner that ensures quality outcomes. RN CM utilizes established guidelines to support appropriate level of care throughout hospitalization in compliance with CMS and organizational utilization management requirements. RN CM helps to ensure medical necessity is met by regularly reviewing severity of illness and intensity of service for patients to ensure appropriate and timely utilization of hospital services.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current GA RN license

Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN recommended

 Experience: Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in nursing and  a minimum of

1 year in case management, utilization management, or discharge planning preferred.  Certification in case management preferred.

Special Qualifications: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.

  Degree of Supervision Required: Indirect and periodic supervision.  Must be capable of working independently.

Ages of Patients Served:

This position requires competence in assessment, treatment, and/or care for the age groups indicated.  The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in her assigned area.  The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care might be gained through education, training, or experience.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.