RN Case Manager - Inpatient Case Management SH

Location : CHA Somerville Campus

Work Days : Mon-Fri; 8 : 00-4 : 30, rotating weekends and holidays

Category : Registered Nurse

Department : Inpatient Case Management SH

Job Type : Per Diem

Work Shift : Day

Hours / Week : 0.00

Union Name : MNA Somerville

Department Description :

Inpatient Case Management provides psychosocial assessments, evaluations, and referrals for adults, and / or families with psychiatric illness, substance abuse, and medical illness. Casework or therapy takes place in the hospital setting.

Summary :

Under the general supervision of the Director of Care Management, the RN Case Manager provides clinically-based case management to support the delivery of effective and efficient patient care consistent with the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Conditions of Participation. The RN Case Manager will collaborate with other members of the health care team to identify appropriate utilization of resources and to ensure reimbursement. Utilize criteria to confirm medical necessity for admission and continued stay. With the patient, family and health care team, create a post-acute care plan appropriate to the patient's needs and resources and facilitate this transition in concert with that patient's inpatient and post-acute care teams.

Qualifications / Experience :

• Education : Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
• Licensure and Certifications : Current Massachusetts RN license.
• Certification in Case Management preferred.
• American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA)BLS certification required
• Experience : Hospital Care Management Experience strongly preferred.
• Provider Minimum of 5 years of broad clinical experience, predominately in medical / surgical nursing. Case Management experience preferred.

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