Registered Nurse; RN Case Manager - PRN

Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager - PRN

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• Day
• Work Day(s):
  Monday-Friday
• Shift Start Time: 8:00 AM
• Shift End Time: 5:00 PM
• Worker Sub-Type: PRN

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Provides clinically and evidence-based patient care coordination. Supports delivery of safe, effective, high-quality, and efficient patient care at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Coordinates assessment, interdisciplinary discharge planning, and implementation of home healthcare and related services to assigned patients discharged from a Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta facility.

This role is PRN and will work (6) 8‑hour days (Mon‑Fri 8A‑5P) per month. Open to offering more days if possible. Training/Orientation will be 3 consecutive weekdays for 12 weeks.

• 3 years RN experience with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• OR a current Children’s nurse with 5 years RN experience with an Associate’s degree in Nursing (Current Children’s nurse with an Associate’s degree in Nursing is required to obtain a BSN within 2.5 years of hire date)
• 3 years of broad clinical experience, predominantly in pediatric care

• Master's degree
• Experience in care coordination, case management, discharge planning, and/or utilization review
• EPIC experience
• Previous pediatric home health experience

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia or Multi‑State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact
• Registered Nurse Case Management Certification from approved accrediting organization within 1 year of meeting eligibility requirements, within 2 years of hire for a 0.8 FTE or greater, or within 3 years of hire for a 0.6 FTE or less
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Effective decision‑making/problem‑solving skills, demonstration of creativity in problem‑solving, influential leadership skill
• Demonstrated effective critical thinking skills and ability to anticipate patient discharge needs
• Moderate to expert computer skills
• Working knowledge of the financial aspects of third‑party payors and reimbursement
• Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment

• Completes initial screen of all patients on admission (not to exceed within 24 hours of admission) utilizing specific trigger criteria to identify needs related to care coordination and/or discharge planning.
• Develops, initiates, and implements a robust transition care plan in collaboration with clinical team for all applicable patients.
• Cultivates and maintains effective interaction/communication with medical staff, nursing staff, social workers, and others to drive the care coordination process and facilitate continuity of patient care.
• Communicates with all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate the care coordination process for assigned workload.
• Communicates with home health agencies, third‑party payors, and other community resources as needed to coordinate discharge needs.
• Facilitates and provides ongoing communication with patient/family and interdisciplinary staff to identify and resolve potential barriers.
• Facilitates care conferences, interdisciplinary rounds, and other meetings.
• Participates in focused system initiatives and facilitates clinical practice…