RN Case Manager

Company Description

About Valley Medical Center & Clinics

Founded in 1947, Valley Medical Center & Clinics (VMCC) is the oldest and largest public hospital district in Washington state and the largest nonprofit healthcare provider in South King County. Valley serves more than 600,000 residents through a comprehensive network of more than 50 primary, urgent, and specialty care clinics across South King County, and a 341-bed acute care hospital located in Renton. As a Level III Trauma Center, Valley provides advanced emergency, medical, surgical, and specialty care, including cancer treatment, heart and vascular services, neurosciences, orthopedics, stroke and spine care, childbirth and neonatal services, and critical care. Guided by our mission of caring for our community like family, Valley is committed to improving the health and well-being of the vibrant communities we serve through accessible, compassionate, high-quality care. Learn more at valleymed.org.

Job Description

The RN Case Manager facilitates discharge coordination, effective patient throughput in the inpatient setting, and continuity of care for specified populations in the acute care setting. This includes collaboration with patients, surrogates, families, physicians, nurses, and other members of the health care team to address patient needs through effective coordination of services. The RN Case Manager evaluates clinical requirements, synthesizing patient goals of care, treatment preferences, and available resources in the development of a discharge plan that accounts for continuum of care needs and is commensurate with the patient’s right to self-determination.

Qualifications

Prerequisites

1. Current license as a registered nurse in the State of Washington.
2. Minimum five years recent clinical experience as an RN working in an acute care setting required; 3 years of experience as a case manager preferred.
3. Bachelor’s degree preferred. 
4. Certification in Case Management preferred.
5. Ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing.
6. Ability to type fluently and quickly; write legibly, spell correctly, and use accepted grammar.

General Qualifications

1. Ability to assess the clinical requirements of care in the medical setting; and to create, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of care plans which address identified needs. 
2. Ability to meet and demonstrate VMC’s mission, vision, and values, and abide by the VMC Caregiver Commitment.
3. Effective communication skills, including group facilitation and conflict management skills.
4. Ability to work in a collaborative team setting with peers. 
5. Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with the multidisciplinary team of care providers, to coordinate care for patients and families.
6. Demonstrates sensitivity and compassion in the coordination of care requirements for all patients and families from a variety of ethnic, cultural, social, and economic backgrounds and with varied medical and developmental needs.
7. Knowledge of community resources and how to access them effectively and efficiently.
8. Knowledge of the healthcare financial environment, reimbursement methodologies, and length of stay management. 
9. Ability to work independently without close supervision; while managing multiple demands, prioritizing and producing accurate work, while, meeting outcome expectations and deadlines.
10. Ability to function in multiple and varied settings throughout the facility. 
11. Neat and well-groomed appearance consistent with VMC dress code policy.
12. Experienced navigator of basic electronic applications including Outlook, Office, and calendar management. 
13. Experienced in use of electronic health record (EHR). 

Additional Information

Come join Valley!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valley Medical Center & Clinics is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment and participation in its programs. 

We do not provide sponsorship opportunities at this time.

• Valley Medical Center & Clinics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.