Nurse Case Manager - Inpatient Rehab

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY

The Nurse Case Manager collaborates with other members of the case management and health care teams, utilizes professional nursing skills to: assist the patient in achieving optimal health; assure appropriate use of health care resources; facilitate/coordinate timely care along the continuum; decrease unnecessary variances in care through proactive case management; develop a safe and timely discharge plan to meet the patient's needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Nursing.
• Current Georgia Registered (RN) license
• Current Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association) certification required.
• Minimum of three years of direct nursing experience and demonstrated clinical competence required.
• Experience in Case Management preferred.
• Knowledge of age specific needs of population served.

Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.