Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Manager

Within the inpatient setting to assess and address patient and family needs related to effective and efficient movement through the hospital system and beyond.

1. Perform initial screening on all patients within one day of patient being available to the case manager. Begin discharge planning process on patients deemed to be high risk through the screening process.

2. Ensure that the patient transitions through their stay without barriers or delays in care delivery and discharges to appropriate level of care.

3. Work closely with interdisciplinary team to proactively identify discharge needs.

4. Coordinate discharges to the next level of care, working to facilitate safe transitions with the goal of preventing avoidable readmissions.

Expert Caring

• Per department documentation standards :

Completes initial screening, and comprehensive assessment as indicated

Empowered Leaders

Attend meetings

Lifelong Learning

Staff meetings

Quality Achievement

Innovation

Relationship Based Care : Self

Relationship Based Care : Colleagues

Relationship Based Care : Patient / Family

Position Compensation Range : $81,328.00 - $108,035.20 Annual

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education : Graduate of accredited nursing program. Bachelor's of Science in Nursing degree required within 5 years of hire or transfer into Case Management role.

Experience : 2 years of relevant experience required

Licensure : Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently walking, bending / stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift / push / pull 20-50 lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood / body fluids, and infectious disease.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experience. We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.