What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Care Manager - Hospital position at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital?
Methodist Hospital is looking to hire a RN Care Manager to join our team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.
The RN Care Manager provides patient-centered care management services to patients and families within both the Emergency Center and inpatient settings. This position serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team and will be responsible for identifying care coordination needs in collaboration with the inpatient and ambulatory care teams, patient and patient's external support system (as applicable).
The RN Care Manager will:
- Participate in progressing patients towards discharge/next level of care by identifying barriers and implementing appropriate solutions/interventions.
- Work with patients and patients' external support system to secure appropriate and safe transition plans in keeping with shared goals of care.
- Will consistently and thoughtfully apply nursing values and continuous quality improvement in daily work.
- Provide care management services to patients within both the inpatient and Emergency Center settings.
No supervisory responsibilities of staff. May supervise RN students and/or assist in the orientation of new RN Care Managers.
Position reports directly the RN Supervisor in Hospital Care Management. Works with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, other medical/surgical specialists and other Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital employees. Contact with patients, families and external community supports.
Schedule: Monday-Friday with every 4th weekend rotation
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
- Associate's Degree in Nursing with commensurate experience.
- Minimum of one year hospital-based med-surg nursing experience.
Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
- Current Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing strongly preferred
- Prior experience in any of the following areas: utilization management, case management, home care setup, discharge planning.
Benefits:
Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assist
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