RN Case Manager - Acute Care - Day Shift

RN Case Manager - Acute Care - Day Shift

Mon - Fri (Hours : 8 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m.) On call, holiday, and weekend rotation.

Elkton, MD

ChristianaCare Union Hospital is seeking an RN Case Manager with experience in Utilization Management and Acute Care Case Management. The role involves the utilization of healthcare resources, including discharge planning, to achieve clinical, quality, financial, and patient satisfaction goals.

SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS :

Ongoing contact with patient / families, medical-dental staff, nursing, social work, PI-outcome coordinators, disease management, and ancillary services; additional contact with home health care providers, durable medical equipment providers, insurance / managed care organizations, and community resources.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

Maryland or Compact State RN Licensure Required.

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) must be obtained within three years of hiring.

Candidates with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) will be considered if they have at least six years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) and relevant work experience in Utilization Management, Case Management, or Home Care is preferred.

Maintain documented hours of relevant continuing education related to licensure requirements. Some continuing education should be related to role enhancement and changes of clinical practice within the assigned area.

Current BLS

Case Management Certification (CCM) required within 18 months of eligibility.

K NOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS :

Strong interpersonal skills relative to both professional and lay interactions. Strong organizational skills. Working knowledge of Performance Improvement activities. Working knowledge of data management / reporting practices

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Ability to ambulate within the hospital setting (walking, stairs, etc.). Occasional sitting, standing, and lifting loads of 5-10 pounds. Ability to utilize computer equipment / programs

Hourly Pay Range : $41.28 - $66.05This pay rate / range represents ChristianaCares good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Job Industries

• Healthcare