RN/Registered Nurse , Case Manager, Mary & Elizabeth Hospital

Overview:

Job Title: RN, Case Manager
We are Hiring at Mary & Elizabeth Hospital
Location: 1850 Bluegrass Ave. Louisville, KY 40215
Shift Options: Full-Time, First Shift

About Us
UofL Health - Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is a 298-bed, full-service hospital which has served generations of patients in south Louisville. Originally founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in 1874, the hospital offers a full range of vascular, orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, surgical, rehabilitative and 24/7 emergency services including 24/7 STEMI service.
Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is home to UofL Health Weight Loss Care, the regions only weight-loss management program utilizing the Lap-Band System. In addition, the hospital provides the Orbera gastric balloon procedure. The hospital has been recognized as one of the first health care facilities in the nation to receive a Blue Distinction Center for bariatric surgery.
The hospital partnered with sister facility, UofL Health Peace Hospital to open a voluntary inpatient medical detox unit at Mary & Elizabeth Hospital to care for patients with substance use disorders. Most recently, Cancer & Blood Specialists, located adjacent to the Mary & Elizabeth Hospital campus, became the third location of UofL Health Brown Cancer Center. At the center, patients will have continuity of care with trusted oncology and hematology providers, along with access to the multidisciplinary care, pioneering research and clinical trials of the Brown Cancer Center. In addition to the hospital, Mary & Elizabeth has three medical plazas on its campus to provide office space for a wide array of primary care and specialty physicians.

Our Mission
As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.
Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Manager or Director of Care Coordination or CNO, the RN Case Manager performs activities which support the Care Coordination Department including:
Promotes optimal management of clinical resources by conducting timely initial admission assessments based on clinical indicators and anticipated service needs for appropriate level of hospital care; Validates patient demographics and payor source

Utilizes and contributes to the development of the multidisciplinary clinical assessment of patients on an on-going basis during the patients admission to ensure the quality and appropriateness of patient care

Implements, reassesses, and evaluates patient condition and coordinates plan of care daily; Develops patient specific plan of care based on the individual needs of the patients, conversations with providers and other staff, and documentation in electronic medical record (EMR.) Ensures updated plan of care is documented in the EMR

Coordinates the discharge needs of patients with necessary internal and external providers while protecting patient information

Performs timely, professional, and appropriate documentation as reflected in the Quality Review Audit process

Advocates for patient/family needs in a respectful, non-judgmental, and confidential manner

Serves as a liaison or facilitator for the patient and interdisciplinary healthcare team in the management of unusual or questions cases. Educates the healthcare team about the role of the RN: Case Manager. Is accessible to the healthcare team as a resource.

Appropriately refers cases to manager/director of care coordination, CAO, or medical director when intensity of service or severity of illness is not present and is unable to be resolved

Ensure delivery of Discharge Medicare Important Message (IM) and Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON), where applicable

Acknowledges, addresses, and completes are Consults to Case Management on respective units in EMR

Other Functions:
Works collaboratively with social workers to identify social and financial barriers and community resources

Completes referrals to Social Worker for patients with high-risk indicators

Attends monthly departmental staff communications meetings. Serves as an active member of committees, as needed, which may include a variety of projects or topics

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-service meetings and workshops that are related to assigned areas of responsibility. Assumes responsibility of growth and development, maintains competency in care management principles

Educates physicians, patients, and staff with regards to payors, financial issues, documentation, and potential compliance issues

Serves as a resource to physicians for clinical management and financial issues. Assists the providers with promoting efficiencies in the care delivery system and reducing/ eliminating barriers to efficient/effective service

Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct

Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
Licensed or eligible for license in Kentucky
Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Bachelors degree from accredited college or University or RN with a Bachelors Degree in Business or Health Care Administration preferred. Will consider RN with A.D.N. if actively pursuing BSN, with BSN completion required within 2 years of hire.
Must have 2-3 years experience as an RN plus utilization management or discharge planning/case management experience. Minimum two years experience performing utilization review and/or quality assurance activities in an acute care facility or HMO/PPO/PRO preferred. Must be able to adjust priorities quickly, organize multiple tasks simultaneously, and work interdependently with many levels of staff. Attention to detail; strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; and innovative problem solving skills required. Must be able to adjust work hours depending on depending upon departmental needs as determined by the director or manager.

Preferred Qualifications
Certification in a nursing specialty area or CCM

Benefits & Perks
Competitive Pay & Benefits Options
Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays
Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner
401K with Employer Match
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