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Job Summary and Responsibilities
RN Case Manager
As our RN Case Manager, you will help patients navigate complex healthcare journeys, ensuring seamless transitions, advocating for their needs, and coordinating resources to optimize their health outcomes and promote continued well-being. Every day you will assess patient needs, develop comprehensive care plans, and facilitate the delivery of appropriate services across various care settings. You will be expected to manage and supervise care plans according to policies, procedures, and the State Nurse Practice Act. To be successful in this role, you must be a skilled communicator, an expert problem-solver, and a compassionate advocate, dedicated to patient-centered care and resource management while adhering to established standards.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' medical, social, psycihological, and financial needs to identify barriers to discharge and develop individualized care transition plans.
- Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of appropriate healthcare services, collaborating with physicians, nurses, social workers, insurance providers, and community resources to ensure continuity and quality of care.
- Advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their rights are respected, their preferences are considered, and they are empowered to make informed decisions about their healthcare journey.
- Manage patient caseloads, monitoring progress, evaluating the effectiveness of interventions, and making necessary adjustments to care plans to achieve optimal patient outcomes and efficient resource utilization.
- Educate patients and families on their health conditions, treatment options, available resources, and discharge instructions, preparing them for successful transitions to home, rehabilitation, or other care settings.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all case management activities, assessments, interventions, and communications, ensuring compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and payor guidelines.
& THIS JOB OFFERS BOTH AN INCENTIVE AND RELOCATION: We are offering a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus in addition to relocation to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.
Union Work Agreement:
FTE Status: Full Time - 1.0; 80 hours per pay period
Shift Type/Length: Days, 8 hours
On Call Expectations: None
Weekend/Holiday Frequency: Rotating Weekends & Holidays
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Nursing Degree from an approved school of nursing
- LICENSURE Active Registered Nurse license in good standing with the North
- Dakota Board of Nursing or Active Registered Nurse license in a compact state
- Working knowledge of patient care across various healthcare settings, care coordination principles, and utilization review
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within the orientation period and meets re-certification as required
- Good communication skills necessary for constant communication, both oral and written, with patients, families, visitors, and medical center staff
- Accountable for own conduct and promotes and supports positive working relationships among staff, between other disciplines, departments, families, visitors, and patients
- Maintains confidentiality
Where You’ll Work
Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.
CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.
CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.