Case manager

: The nurse case manager assess, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates options to facilitate the continuum of care through discharge planning. The nurse case manager collaborates with the patient or patients family / representative, the physician, and members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate progression-of-care; intervening appropriately to ensure that the plan of care and services provided are patient focused, high quality, evidence based, appropriate to patient needs, efficient, and cost effective. The nurse case manager serves as a resource to the physicians and provides education and information on resource utilization, national and local coverage determinations, and use of hospital admission criteria.

Education : Required : Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Preferred : Bachelors of Nursing or related field

Experience : Required : Minimum of 1 year hospital experience

Skills : Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to be genuine and empathetic Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills with attention to detail Computer skills Ability to interact professionally and contribute to the interdisciplinary team

Licensure / Certification / Registration : Current RN License in the state of Missouri Preferred : Certified Case Manager