Case Manager - RN

Case Manager - RN – Singing River Health System, Ocean Springs Hospital
Full-Time, Monday-Friday with rotating weekends
3109 Bienville Blvd., Ocean Springs, MS 39664, United States

The Case Manager focuses on clinical quality and resource management resulting in defined clinical satisfaction and financial outcomes. They coordinate patient care for a diverse population of different ages within the Singing River Health System. All performed duties are in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.

Case Managers must be able to work effectively under pressure, multitask, be self‑directed, and demonstrate strong written and oral communication, analytical, critical thinking, conflict management, team‑building, and organizational skills. They must handle numerous tasks simultaneously with minimal errors and participate in daily discharge planning meetings, addressing barriers, targeting successful transitions, and creating a seamless line of communication between inpatient and outpatient teams.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks be performed as assigned.

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing;
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Currently licensed to practice as a Nurse in the state of Mississippi.

Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer. TB certification preferred. Must have de‑escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); appropriate level of de‑escalation training must be maintained.

Two (2) years of nursing experience in ambulatory or acute care that has relevance to the practice of Case Management.

Director
- Patient Resource Management

None.

Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area.
Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease.
Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound.
Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties, assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication, speaking, and enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi‑task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.