Nurse Case Manager

Overview

Nursing Case Managers strive to promote seamless transitions between different healthcare settings, such as hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and home care services. By coordinating communication and information sharing among providers, they help prevent gaps in care and reduce the risk of medical errors.

• The Case Manager’s primary function is to help patients navigate their healthcare journey by coordinating their care, advocating for them, and ensuring they receive the best care possible. Responsible for functions such as Utilization Review, Discharge Planning, Social Services, and Resource Management.
• Review patient’s medical record, health history, and needs to create a care plan that helps them achieve their goals.
• Develop, document, and implement plans that provide appropriate resources to address the social, physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and supportive needs of the patient.
• Review criteria to assess and document the appropriateness of admission, continued stay, and level of care.
• Assist patients, their families, and physicians with post-acute placement.
• Advocate for patients ensuring they are receiving the best care in a cost-effective way.
• Refer cases that do not meet admission and/or continued stay criteria to the designated Physician.
• Educate patients and families about treatment options and health status.
• Performs additional assignments and tasks as assigned by Case Management Department Head.

Will be required to be ON CALL t be able to follow directions and perform work under limited supervision according to department standards when no direction is given. Must be emotionally mature and able to function effectively under stress.

• Experience:
  
  1 year of case management and/or utilization review work experience preferred.
• Education:
  
  Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and a minimum of one year of work experience as a Registered Nurse required. Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
• License:
  Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Case Management certification is preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) with the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.

• South Carolina State Health Insurance
• South Carolina State Retirement
• Competitive pay
• Paid Parental Leave
• Advancement Opportunities
• Certification Recognition

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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