Registered Nurse (RN), Clinical Case Manager

Description

Registered Nurse (RN), Clinical Case Manager

Fulltime Days

Your experience matters

At Frye Regional Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Connect with our RN recruiting specialist

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Jennifer Gold by texting 814-283-5450 or email: Jennifer.gold@lpnt.net

How you'll contribute

You'll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts

• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees

• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage

• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching

• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness

• Professional development and growth opportunities

Department/Unit Summary

Monday-Friday 7:30a-4:00p/8:00a-4:30p

Accountable for the execution, adaptation and outcome of care management as prescribed in the initial Utilization Review Plan with regard to resources, appropriateness of care and adherence to a designated Geometric Length of Stay (GLOS) for each patient.

Reports to: Director of Case Management

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists with developing specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.

• Assesses the quality of patient care delivered and coordinates patient care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments.

• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth. Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.

• Works with physicians, nurses, ancillary staff and social services at the point of care to facilitate multidisciplinary decision-making that is consistent with the goals and objectives of the plan of care and the wishes of both the patient and family.

• Must understand payer issues with regard to patient management and resulting implications of clinical decisions and anticipate to opportunities to reduce expense and capture revenue appropriately from admission through discharge.

• Coordinates care and services within the case managed population.

• Educates Physicians and staff in Case Management standards and assists them in meeting the regulations and standards as requested by Joint Commission, OSHA, CMS, HCFA, AHCA and other regulatory agencies. Educates and mentors all staff in UR standards and LOS topics

About our Health System

Frye Regional Medical Center is a 355 bed acute hospital located in Hickory NC and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

Qualifications

Qualifications and requirements

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.

• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.

• One year of experience preferred

• ASLS certification preferred

• Minimum Work Experience 1-3 years case management experience preferred

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

EEOC Statement

"Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

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