Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Management - $46-82 per hour

Valley Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Case Management for a nursing job in Renton, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Case Management
• Discipline : RN
• Duration : Ongoing
• Employment Type : Staff

Job Description :

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

POSITION TITLE : Case Manager - Professional / Exempt - JC 4103

JOB OVERVIEW : Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals to facilitate health care services post-hospitalization through effective coordination of services and resources in accordance with the patient's right to self-determination.

ROLE : Refer to Clinical Partner job description.

ASSIGNMENT AREA : Outcomes Management

HOURS OF WORK : 8 : 00 am - 4 : 30 pm Monday - Friday as assigned including weekend and holiday rotation with limited flexibility in start and stop times

RESPONSIBLE TO : VP Quality Services

PRE-REQUISITES :

Current license as a registered nurse in the State of Washington.

Bachelor's degree desirable.

Certification in Case Management desirable.

Minimum five years recent clinical experience as an RN working in an acute care setting or three years experience as a case manager desirable.

Ability to communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.

Ability to write legibly, spell correctly, and use accepted grammar.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Skill in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care needs.

Sensitivity to coordinate care for patients and families from a variety of ethnic, cultural, social, and economic backgrounds and with varied medical and developmental needs.

Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with members of the interdisciplinary team, including physicians and external health care professionals, to achieve desired clinical, service and financial outcomes.

Communication skills including group facilitation and conflict management.

Ability to work collaboratively as a team member.

Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.

Ability to function in a setting with numerous interruptions.

Ability to work independently without close supervision.

Basic proficiency in use of email and electronic calendars

Basic proficiency is use of word processing as well as creating, saving, opening and attaching MS Word documents.

Neat and well groomed appearance consistent with VMC dress code.

Working knowledge of the healthcare financial environment, reimbursement, levels of care and medical necessity criteria.

Knowledge of local community resources and how to access them effectively and efficiently preferred.

UNIQUE PHYSICAL and MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT, AND WORKING CONDITIONS : See Generic Job Description / Clinical Partner

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

A. Generic Job Functions : See Generic Job Description / Clinical Partner

B. Unique Job Functions :

The case manager will :

Accept referrals for in-depth assessment of patients' discharge planning needs :

respond to nurse screening, physician-ordered and other health care professional referrals for discharge planning ASAP but not longer than 24 hours;

respond to phone messages within 10 minutes when not engaged in patient / family interactions or attending scheduled meetings;

notify utilization management of concerns regarding appropriateness of admission :

medical necessity / level of care,

inpatient vs. observation status.

Assess patient's discharge planning needs :

review past and present medical records to determine history, admitting diagnosis or procedure, and plan of treatment;

gather pertinent information about the patient's psychosocial, functional and financial situation to identify needs :

meet with patients / caregivers to evaluate clinical, psychosocial, functional and financial status,

communicate with the multidisciplinary team (physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, chaplain, etc.) as needed to complete assessment;

complete initial written in-depth assessment of patient discharge planning needs and document in accordance with professional, legal, regulatory and departmental standards.

UW Medicine Valley Medical Center Job ID #2024-0004. Posted job title : Case Manager- Rn

About Valley Medical Center

At Valley Medical Center, we witness the extraordinary power of life in every facet of our work. It’s a humbling and inspiring experience that continually reinforces our purpose : caring for people. Situated south of downtown Seattle, Valley Medical Center has been a cornerstone of Renton since its early beginnings in 1911. As the largest nonprofit healthcare provider between Seattle and Tacoma, we extend beyond the hospital walls, operating a network of over forty primary care, urgent care, and specialty clinics throughout South King County.

Valley plays a pivotal role in preserving and enhancing the health of our community. United by core values of compassion, respect, trust, and teamwork, we share a genuine passion for helping others, both patients and colleagues. By joining Valley, you become part of a remarkable and dedicated team committed to caring for our community and one another. If this excites and motivates you, consider joining our team!