RN Case Manager Discharge Planner PRN

Job Title: RN Discharge Planner

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing needed assessments on patients and delivering Medicare messages by staying up to date with CMS guidelines.
• Utilizes community resources to ensure that the patients have adequate follow-up care.
• Develop relationships with outside agencies and make referrals as appropriate.
• Works closely with the Utilization Nurse and will share responsibilities, such as reviewing patients for medical necessity and coordination of patient care.
• Coordinate and facilitate family meetings to discuss care.
• Documents discharge planning and social services in an ongoing manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate on patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity.
• Communicate with family members and caretakers regarding the needs of the patient and anticipated plans.
• Works well independently and within a multi-faceted team environment.
• Ability to relate well with multiple stakeholders, including physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, outside agencies, and patients.
• Accurately determines the type of assistance/setting/resources necessary for the patient/family and provides appropriate resources/assistance list of facilities.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.

Professional Requirements:

• Ensures that appearance and personal conduct are professional at all times.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Wears appropriate clothing for job functions. Wears an ID badge.
• Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, administration, and staff.
• Represents the organization positively and professionally in the community.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

Regulatory Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Utah.
• Is a motivated, independent individual who can organize workload so that all functions are completed appropriately.
• Working knowledge of the criteria for Medicare, Medicaid, HMO, and private insurance coverage.
• Experience in providing patient care.