Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

The Patient Placement Case Manager is responsible for the coordinating the placement of all admissions (elective and emergent) and transfers to MMC-NI in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines. The Patient Placement Case Manager will coordinate, prioritize, and optimize patient flow throughout the MMC-NI network, as well as coordinate, and facilitate patient entry into MMC-NI from other health care facilities/organizations. The Patient Placement Case Manager supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

PRN - As Needed

Position Purpose: 

The Patient Placement Case Manager is responsible for the coordinating the placement of all admissions (elective and emergent) and transfers to MMC-NI in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines. The Patient Placement Case Manager will coordinate, prioritize, and optimize patient flow throughout the MMC-NI network, as well as coordinate, and facilitate patient entry into MMC-NI from other health care facilities/organizations. The Patient Placement Case Manager works to ensure the timely and seamless clinical transition of patients through medically appropriate levels of care. Uses skilled interventions and evidence based practice knowledge to collaborate (patient, physician and multidisciplinary treatment team) and achieve quality outcomes, paces care and negotiates appropriate reimbursement. .

Job Duties:

• Responsible for the coordination and facilitation of all patients requiring transfer from other healthcare facilities to MMC-NI by utilizing the Mercy First Call Centers process flows.
• Responsible for the safe and timely placement of patient admissions from all entry points and inter-department transfers by utilizing the Patient Placement process flow.
• Monitors the inpatient bed status and upgrades bed cleaning status via the electronic bed board to expedite patient flow. (Problem Identification/Problem Solving)
• Collaborates with CNM of Patient Administration, and Administrative Coordinator regarding patient placement issues. (Communication/Teamwork)
• Alerts appropriate personnel as to capacity issues. (Teamwork/Problem Identification)
• Promotes safe patient placement according to patient needs, patient placement guidelines and department scope of service. (Adherence to Policy)
• Facilitates decision-making surrounding hospital status changes through provision of on-going communication with CNM of Patient Administration, Administrative Coordinator, and physicians about census targets, potential A/D/T. (Communication/Teamwork)

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Education:

1. Graduate of accredited school of nursing

2. Current RN Licensure in the state of Iowa, BSN or approved BA is preferred.

Experience:

1. Five years of clinical nursing experience required with previous experience in Critical Care or the Emergency Room desirable.

2. Previous case management experience preferred

Special Skills and Competencies:

1. Computer skills required. Understanding of standard desktop and windows based computer system, including the understanding of Outlook, ADT system (healthquest), and the ability to use other software as required to perform the essential functions of the job.

2. Ability to type an average of 40 words per minute preferred.

3. Must be able to read information on a computer screen.

4. Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency.

5. Ability to work flexible hours and modify workload as needed.

6. Active participation in personal and professional growth.

7. Excellent problem-solving skills.

8. Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payors, associates and patients/families.

9. High degree of initiative and judgment.

10. Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status.

11. Completes Mandatory Reporting: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse requirement within 6 months of hire and renews this requirement every 5 years.

 

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:  

• Wellness programs