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Case Manager Registered Nurse
Job Code: CM1082
ABOUT US
We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.
As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.
JOB TYPE
Classification: Nonexempt
Supervises Positions: No
JOB SUMMARY
The RN Case Manager serves as a leader of the complex discharge planning process and a valued member of the healthcare team. They collaborate with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate proactive/complex/ safe discharge plans. Collaborates with MSW for guidance with psychosocially complex cases. The RN Case Manager is also responsible for facilitating coordination of care. The RN Case Manager along with the other members of the healthcare team accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management of care. This shall be in accordance with the current policies and procedures, mission, vision, and values of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper. Serves as a resource for discharge planning and care coordination for medically complex cases. Maintains current knowledge of available community resources/post-acute care options.
Patient Care: Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention.
Quality: Collaborates with other departments or disciplines to achieve desired quality outcomes.
Communication: Demonstrates superior interpersonal and communication skills.
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required. 4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree, BSN, preferred.
Experience: 2 or more years of healthcare experience preferred. Case Management or related experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
Licensure: Current RN licensure in state of employment required.
Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Weekend and holiday coverage.
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Knowledge/Competence of Microsoft Office products and keyboarding.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demand Code: 20A, Nursing
Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand
The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.
OTHER
Full Time
$94k-114k (estimate)
03/11/2024
05/10/2024
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