Nurse Case Manager - Adult ED

Job Description Summary

The Nurse Case Manager (NCM) reports to the Manager of Case Management and Care Transitions. Under guidance of the Nurse Case Manager Team Leader, the NCM functions as a member of the clinical team. This role coordinates a plan of care to achieve clinical outcomes and promotes a safe and timely discharge. The position manages the plan of care throughout the care continuum to ensure the efficient movement of the patient through the hospital system and serves as a clinical expert related to discharge planning, resource utilization, and case management.

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Type:
Employee
Sub-Type:
Regular
Cost Center: CC000314 CHS - Case Management & Care Transitions (Main)
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Pay Grade:
Health-29
Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Hours per week: 40
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 4 – 10 hour Day shifts, Monday-Friday. Occasional weekends & holidays. No nights.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status:
Salaried

The Nurse Case Manager (NCM) reports to the Manager of Case Management and Care Transitions. Under guidance of the Nurse Case Manager Team Leader, the NCM functions as a member of the clinical team. This role coordinates a plan of care to achieve clinical outcomes and promotes a safe and timely discharge. The position manages the plan of care throughout the care continuum to ensure the efficient movement of the patient through the hospital system and serves as a clinical expert related to discharge planning, resource utilization, and case management.

Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and three years of work experience as a Registered Nurse required. Prior leadership experience preferred. One year of Case Management experience preferred. Case Management certification preferred.

Licensure as a registered nurse by the state of South Carolina or a compact state required. Certification in Case Management preferred. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Ability to perform job functions while standing (continuous); while sitting (continuous); while walking (continuous); climb stairs (infrequent); work indoors (continuous); work outside in temperature extremes (infrequent); work from elevated areas (frequent); in confined/cramped spaces (frequent); from kneeling positions (infrequent); bend at the waist (continuous); twist at the waist (frequent); squat and perform job functions (frequent); perform pinching operations (frequent); gross motor activities with fingers and hands (continuous);

firm grasping with fingers and hands (continuous); fine manipulation with fingers and hands (continuous); reach overhead (frequent); repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (continuous); use both legs (continuous); use lower extremities for balance and coordination (frequent); reach in all directions (continuous); lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (infrequent); lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (infrequent); lift from 36