Rn Case Manager

Overview

RN CASE MANAGER - UNM Hospital

Coordinate all systems/services required for an organized, multidisciplinary, patient-centered care team approach, and assure quality, cost-effective care for the identified patient population. Manage the course of treatment of patients, coordinating care with physicians, nurses and other staff to ensure quality patient outcomes within established time frames and with efficient utilization of resources. Conduct initial and ongoing assessments, initiate disease management protocols, determine and manage outcomes, ensure continuity of care through discharge planning, utilization of resources and analysis of variances.

Function as a contact person for patient, family, health care team members, community resources and employees as necessary. Adhere to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignments may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• VARIANCE - Review variance from standardized protocols of care with health care team members and implement resolution strategies
• REPORTS & RECORDS - Maintain computer-based tracking system and compile required reports and records
• QUALITY - Participate in continuous quality improvement activities by evaluating patient care systems and documentation
• COMMITTEES - Attend meetings and represent department or hospitals within committees or the community, as assigned
• EDUCATION - Provide instruction to patient and family based on learning needs; assess knowledge and expectations
• INFORMATION - Help develop and disseminate information to health care team
• DATA - Perform assessment, data collection, and analysis in collaboration with patient, family and team
• ASSESSMENT - Assess patient’s clinical, psychosocial status and current treatment plans
• COMMUNICATION - Use interpersonal communication to achieve outcomes and satisfaction
• IDENTIFICATION - Identify appropriate patients requiring case management interventions using established procedures
• GOALS - Assist patient and family to set patient-centered goals with caregivers and health care team
• PLAN OF CARE - Develop comprehensive multidisciplinary plan of care
• VARIANCES - Intervene when variances occur in treatment plans
• RESOURCES - Coordinate and evaluate resources for quality and cost-effective outcomes
• DISCHARGE PLANNING - Conduct timely discharge planning in collaboration with care team
• INTERVENTIONS - Monitor and evaluate responses to interventions with follow-up
• TREATMENT CONFERENCE - Participate in conferences to evaluate interdisciplinary dynamics and management
• CONTINUITY OF CARE - Ensure continuity of care across settings; promote effective communication
• MEETINGS - Participate in team meetings as indicated
• CARE PLAN - Incorporate recommendations of interdisciplinary team in the care plan
• COLLABORATION - Develop relationships with departments and community health care agencies to support quality care
• DOCUMENTATION - Provide timely documentation of initial assessment and progress
• ORIENTATION - Participate in orientation and continuing education of staff
• NEEDS - Assess needs related to diagnosis and resources; coordinate options, including discharge planning
• ORDERS AND REFERRALS - Obtain necessary orders to initiate home health referrals and equipment; coordinate referrals
• PATIENT CENTERED MED - Adhere to Patient Centered Medical Home/Patient Centered Specialty Practice expectations
• PATIENT SAFETY - Follow safety policies and proactively seek improvements
• MEDICATION - Administer medication when applicable; document and communicate findings
• PATIENT CARE - Coordinate nursing care and related activities; may facilitate group therapy/education sessions

Education
:

• Essential:
  Program Graduate
• Nonessential:
  Bachelor’s Degree

Education specialization
:

• Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate

Experience
:

• Essential: 1 year directly related experience
• Nonessential:
  Bilingual (English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo)

Credentials
:

• Essential: RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM
• CPR for Healthcare/Basic Life Support Provider or Professional Rescuer w/in 30 days

Physical/Working Conditions
:

• Light Work:
  Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently; may involve standing/walking
• Working conditions:
  
  Minor hazard; TB testing required upon hire and as needed

Employment details
:

• FTE: 1.00
• Full Time
• Shift: Days
• Location:
  
  Cimarron Clinic, CPC

Compensation
:

• Minimum
  
  Offer:
  
  $38.56/hr.
  Maximum
  
  Offer:
  
  $49.48/hr.
  Compensation varies based on factors including experience and education.

Department
: CPC Cimarron Clinic

EOE statement:
Equal Opportunity Employer