RN Case Manager, Full Time, First Shift

Job Description

The Case Manager utilizes advanced nursing skills and knowledge of resource management and fiscal responsibility to coordinate the clinical care for a designated patient population across the continuum of care. The responsibilities include but are not limited to clinical effectiveness, discharge planning, care coordination, and clinical resource management. The Case Manager interacts with Medical, Nursing and Ancillary department staff to facilitate quality based, cost effective patient outcomes and ensure care is provided in the most appropriate setting.

Responsibilities

PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY)

• Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients / family regarding treatment.
• Involves family / guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients / families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms.
• Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs / symptoms of abuse or neglect.

Transition of Care Planning :

Utilization Review :

Miscellaneous :

Professional Development :

Qualifications

Minimum Required : Registered Nurse from an accredited school of Nursing, College or University required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. | Current RN License in Ohio. Certification in Case Management or Certified Professional in Health care Quality (CPHQ) encouraged. BLS (American Hearth Association),and current at time of hire. | Minimum Required : Three years Home Health, Discharge Planning, and / or Case Management experience.

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About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include : UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including : UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose : to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

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