Provides inpatient care coordination services for medical/surgical patients to facilitate optimal patient outcomes, supports the delivery of effective and efficient care, improve continuity of care and efficient use of resources throughout the episode of care. The care manager will collaborate with the care team including, but not limited to attending/specialty physician(s), social worker, utilization management, therapies, and nursing to ensure that an effective and timely treatment plan is acted upon, and an appropriate discharge plan is implemented with a smooth transition in levels of care. Provides care management services on periodic weekends and/or holiday(s).

Work Schedule: Casual - Work on-call Friday from 4:30-8:00 pm, work Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm every four weeks and have availability to fill in on weekdays 8:00 am-4:30 pm for vacation and sick calls.

Required Qualification:

• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Current RN licensure from the State of Minnesota Nursing Board
• Excellent time management skills
• Basic computer skills
• Function independently and as part of a team, working effectively with various facilities, internal and external staff, patients, patients’ family, and physicians to facilitate patient care.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem identification, problem-solving skills, and follow through skills.
• Ability to deal with change and ambiguous situations.
• Able to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualification:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing
• Experience with utilization review criteria and/or progression of care guidelines.
• Knowledge of Epic EHR
• Three (3) years’ experience performing case management and/or discharge planning.
• One-year prior experience working as a registered nurse in public health, home care, skilled nursing facility or acute care setting.

Benefits: 

Lakeview Hospital offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement. We offer an on-site employee fitness center, free parking, and employee discounts. Lakeview Hospital is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Loan Forgiveness program.