What are the responsibilities and job description for the (RN) Inpatient Case Manager position at medstar?
Are you an experienced acute care Registered Nurse looking to make a change or already a RN Case Manager looking to join a dynamic team? MedStar Health Washington Hospital Center is seeking a patient-focused RN Case Manager to join our Case Management Team!
Position
Overview
Serves
as a member of the Case Management Team and applies RN clinical expertise and
medical appropriateness to care coordination and discharge planning.
Facilitates the delivery of quality, cost effective, patient-centered care from
pre-admission through post-discharge timeframe. Ensures the care is designed to
meet individualized patient outcomes. Monitors the care and services delivered
to selected patient populations during the acute hospital stay, promotes
effective case management and utilization of resources, and works to achieve
optimal clinical and resource outcomes for the acute, and post-hospital phases
of care.
Key Responsibilities
Communicates with patient, family and/or significant other, health
care team, external case manager, community resources, and facility to address
appropriate issues and patient/family goals. Demonstrates the ability to
develop a plan of care that addresses needs across the continuum; have an
intervention for problems identified; develop long- and short-term goals with
specific time frames for resolution; identify specific services to be provided
in the care plan; include the family/care-giver in the plan of care; and show
life planning contingencies such as power of attorney and/or advance
directives.
Evaluates and documents the patient's response to the plan of care and
achievement of outcomes. Makes recommendations for modifications to the plan of
care as indicated. Adheres to all policies and procedures regarding
documentation and confidentiality of information.
Performs a comprehensive assessment in collaboration with interdisciplinary
team to identify patient-specific problems and needs related to diagnosis,
treatment, including psychosocial and financial concerns as well as medical.
Why Join Us
Work with a highly skilled, motivated, and committed team of professionals
dedicated to excellence.
Embrace a patient-centered approach and engage in multi-disciplinary
collaboration.
Competitive Comprehensive Benefit Plan.
Qualifications
Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN) Required
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
2 or more years of clinical experience Required
1-2 years case management experience Preferred
Active DC RN License
CCM - Certified Case Manager Preferred