Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department Case Manager
Charlottesville, Virginia
Employer: Virginia Jobs
Industry: Nursing
Salary: $51.94 per hour
Job type: Full-Time
Emergency Department Case Manager
Within the Emergency Department to proactively identify potential patient admissions and patients with needs for discharge. Works with Bed Center staff to identify inappropriate patient status issues (inpatient versus observation).
Resolves issues of incorrect status through discussions with ED and Admitting Physicians by obtaining additional information to support admission order or determine alternative level of care. Coordinates discharges home from the ED and facilitate transfers to external placement facilities. Maintain expert knowledge of Interqual Level of Care criteria
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduate of accredited nursing program, Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
Experience: 3 years relevant experience
Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Certification in Care Management within 3 years of hire.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. 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 Physician's 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 experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action 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.
Within the Emergency Department to proactively identify potential patient admissions and patients with needs for discharge. Works with Bed Center staff to identify inappropriate patient status issues (inpatient versus observation).
Resolves issues of incorrect status through discussions with ED and Admitting Physicians by obtaining additional information to support admission order or determine alternative level of care. Coordinates discharges home from the ED and facilitate transfers to external placement facilities. Maintain expert knowledge of Interqual Level of Care criteria
- Screen all ED patients to determine potential admissions and the need for a clinical or psychosocial intervention.
- Discuss all potential admissions with ED physician appropriate.
- Coordinate all discharges with a need for clinical intervention.
- Develop and maintain care plans for active management of patients who frequently seek ED care (e.g. list of Primary Care Physicians (PCP) accepting new patients community resources for families managing frail/elderly) or who may be discharged/transferred from the ED.
- Start discharge planning on admitted patients.
- In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduate of accredited nursing program, Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
Experience: 3 years relevant experience
Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Certification in Care Management within 3 years of hire.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. 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 Physician's 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 experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action 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.
Created: 2024-09-04
Reference: R0058363_ZaagNzESini7
Country: United States
State: Virginia
City: Charlottesville
ZIP: 22901
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