Registered Nurse Case Manager

Overview:

Shift’s Available:  Days 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Hours: 8 hour days hsifts 8am-5pm  

Location: Southern Regional Medical Center – Riverdale, GA  

 

We are seeking an RN Case Manager, also referred to as a Registered Nurse Case Manager or RN Clinical Case Manager. An RN Case Manager will oversee and coordinate patient care from admission through discharge to ensure quality, cost-effective outcomes. They assess patients’ needs, develop care plans, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other providers to manage care transitions. RN Case Managers also conduct discharge planning, utilization review, and helping patients navigate insurance and healthcare systems. 

Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment: evaluate patients’ medical, psychosocial, and discharge needs upon admission and throughout their stay 

• Care Coordination: develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure effective treatment and timely interventions 

• Discharge Planning: coordinate safe and appropriate discharge plans, including referrals to rehab, home health, or long-term care facilities 

• Utilization Review: monitor the use of hospital resources and services to ensure appropriate care and avoid unnecessary treatments or extended stays 

• Patient and Family Education: help patients and families understand care plans, post-discharge instructions, and available resources 

• Advocacy: advocate for patient needs and preferences, ensuring care is aligned with their goals and values 

Qualifications:

Education and Work Experience

1. Starting April 1 2015. Minimum 5 years work experience post-graduation of an accredited school of nursing and a current state Registered Nurse license.
2. Grandfathered prior to April 1, 2015. Minimum 5 years post graduate of an accredited school Of Social Work for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. However, RN Case Manager preferred.
3. Five years acute care nursing experience preferred. At least one year experience in case management, discharge planning or nursing management, preferred.
4. Minimum 5 years work experience post-graduation of an accredited school of nursing and a current state Registered Nurse license.
5. Grandfathered prior to April 1, 2015. Minimum 5 years post graduate of an accredited school Of Social Work for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. However, RN Case Manager preferred.
6. Five years acute care nursing experience preferred. At least one year experience in case management, discharge planning or nursing management, preferred.
7. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current;
8. Knowledge of Milliman Criteria and InterQual Criteria preferred.
9. Experience and knowledge in basic to intermediate computer skills.
10. Behavioral Violence Prevention Training within 3 months of hires and maintain current.

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