RN Case Manager

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To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Krush Shingaram at email address can be reached on # .

We have Contract role RN Case Manager for our client at Tuba City, AZ. Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position.

Position Details:
RN Case Manager - Tuba City, AZ
Location :
Tuba City, AZ 86045
Duration : 13 weeks
Pay Rate : $60/hr-$65/hr
Shift : Sunday
-Saturday 10 shifts variable 7a- 530p & weekend rotation with call

Job Description:

Responsibilities :

• The Nurse Case Manager, Emergency Department (ED) is responsible for establishing, coordinating, and maintaining the process to increase patient throughput to the most appropriate level of care while facilitating interdisciplinary care across the continuum for the ED.
• The Nurse Case Manager collaborates with the patient/family, multidisciplinary team, physicians, community resources and payers to ensure the patient’s progress and level of care is appropriately determined for the emergency episode of care and for the inpatient encounter to ensure that care is performed and facilitated in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• The Nurse Case Manager has well developed knowledge and skills in patient status determination (i.e. Inter Qual Criteria), in the assessment and care management of patients and families within the ED, inpatient and outpatient settings. The scope of practice includes patient/family assessment and management, resource management, identifying patients appropriate for Inpatient Admission, Observation, or Outpatient status, care facilitation, discharge planning with referral to all levels of care, and other related duties specific to the defined patient population.
• This Nurse Case Manager collaborates with other case managers, social work staff, the Access Center, Admissions, the Outcome Manager, and other physician and administrative leadership staff within the ED, the Coordinated Care Department and both the inpatient and outpatient settings. She/he uses knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and clinical care processes to participate with other clinical staff and physicians in the development of clinical practice guidelines and physician order sets for the purpose of improving quality of care, changing practice, and reducing costs.
  
  The role has a primary reporting relationship to the Director of Coordinated Care.
• The ED/MH Nurse Case Manager works with an interdisciplinary team to assess care plans, monitor progress, and make recommendations to ensure safe and efficient hospitalizations. Responsible for evaluating patients in the ED for medical necessity and care coordination needs. Assesses potential admissions and works with advanced practice clinicians/physicians to determine appropriate admission status. Proposes and implements outpatient plans for safe discharge from the ED with physician approval.
  
  Coordinates care for patients with abuse, chronic pain, and frequent utilization issues. Interacts with patients or customers of all ages, from newborn to geriatric.
• As part of this role, they will also interact with individuals who have mental health issues to help them access and navigate the resources they need to improve their well-being. with individuals who have mental health issues to help them access and navigate the resources they need to improve their well-being.

Requirements:

• Education:
  
  Associates degree in Nursing
• A valid, current, full and unrestricted Professional Nursing License to practice nursing in any state of the United States of America, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States
• Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association throughout employment
• Must obtain Case Manager Certification (CCM or ACM) within 2 years from date of hire, if not already obtained
• Minimum of (2) two years of current care/case management experience in the Emergency Department
• Two (2) years of patient care experience (Hospital, Home health, Skilled Nursing)
• Proficient with Electronic Medical Records, Outlook, Microsoft Office Word, and Excel.
• Must have 1 year of travel experience

To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Krush Shingaram at email address can be reached on # .

About generis tek: generis tek is a boutique it/professional staffing based in Chicago land. We offer both contingent labor & permanent placement services to several fortune 500 clients nationwide. Our philosophy is based on delivering long-term value and build lasting relationships with our clients, consultants and employees. Our fundamental success lies in understanding our clients’ specific needs and working very closely with our consultants to create a right fit for both sides.

We aspire to be our client has most trusted business partner.