Stanford Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Case Management for a nursing job in Palo Alto, California.
Job Description & Requirements
1.0 FTE Full time Night - 10 Hour R Onsite 10 Case Management Inpatient Nursing PALO ALTO, 500 Pasteur Dr, California
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Night - 10 Hour (United States of America)
Case Managers are licensed nursing professionals responsible for coordinating continuum of care and discharge planning activities for a caseload of assigned patients. Major responsibilities include coordinating all facets of a patient's admission / discharge; performing utilization review activities, including review of patient charts for timeliness of services as well as appropriate utilization of services; and ensuring optimum use of resources, service delivery, and compliance with external review agencies' requirements. Case Managers act as consultants to the clinical team, service lines, and other departments regarding patient assessment and patient care and participate in program development and quality improvement initiatives. In their role, Case Managers, by applying guidelines and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, influence and direct the delivery and quality of patient care. A hospital-based case management system has as its primary goal to ensure the most appropriate use of services by patients and, toward that end, to avoid duplication and misuse of medical services, control costs by reducing inefficient services, and improve the effectiveness of care delivery. Objectives are to facilitate timely discharge; prompt, efficient use of resources; achievement of expected outcomes; collaborative practice; coordination of care across the continuum; and performance / quality improvement activities that lead to optimal patient outcomes.
About Stanford Health Care
At Stanford Health Care, the possibilities to explore your interests and advance your profession are limitless. Whether you're starting the journey as a new graduate nurse or a highly experienced nurse, Stanford can be the catalyst to empower and transform your career. Our highly engaged healthcare teams provide the needed structure and opportunities to achieve your desired professional growth. Browse our wide range of nursing specialties and practice areas. We'd love the opportunity to bring you on as part of the Stanford Health Care team.
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Stanford Health Care’s Professional Practice Model : The SHC Professional Practice Model (PPM) illustrates how nurses support the organization's mission, vision, and national professional standards of nursing practice. Symbolizing our patient-centered beliefs and values, the PPM exemplifies nurse autonomy over clinical practice and the practice environment, depicting effective communication between interprofessionals to result in high-quality patient care.
ANCC Magnet Designation : The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Model provides a framework for clinical, operational, and leadership practice, serving as a roadmap for Stanford Nursing's ongoing pursuit toward nursing excellence.
Watson Caring Science : Beginning in 2007, SHC embraced Jean Watson's transformative "Caring Science" theory of human caring and love. This intertwining of "Caring Science" with nursing practice translates into increased intentionality and a deepening of authentic presence; thereby renewing nurse relationships through universal, ethical, and person-centered care.
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Description :
Coordination of Care Manages each patient's transition through the system and transfers accountability to the appropriate person upon entry into another clinical service or discharge.
Discharge Planning - - Coordinates and facilitates timely implementation of discharge plans for assigned patients with complex needs in collaboration with other interdisciplinary team members; arranges follow-up care as appropriate.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally
demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure / certification.
Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and / or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
Base Pay Scale : Generally starting at $72.55 - $96.15 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected
Stanford Health Care Job ID #R2444890. Posted job title : Case Manager (Rn) -Emergency Department - Full-Time (1.0 Fte) Nights, 4 / 10-Hour Shifts - Palo Alto
About Stanford Health Care
Stanford Health Care, along with Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley and Stanford Medicine Partners, is part of the adult health care delivery system of Stanford Medicine. Combining clinical care, research, and education to advance the understanding and practice of medicine, we provide compassionate, coordinated care personalized for the unique needs of every patient.
We are proud to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment. And we are pioneering leading-edge therapies that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.
Stanford Medicine is an ecosystem comprising the School of Medicine and the pediatric and adult health care delivery systems. Together, we harness the full potential of biomedicine through collaborative research, education, and clinical care for patients of all ages. Precision Health is at the core of what we do, preventing disease before it strikes and treating it decisively when it does. Together, uniting our diverse perspectives and collective expertise for the greater good, we are Stanford Medicine
Benefits
Registered Nurse Rn • Palo Alto, CA, USA