Case Manager RN at UVA Health

Manassas, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Patient Care, Communication, Collaboration, Quality Monitoring, Discharge Planning, Healthcare Teamwork, Community Resources, Infection Control, Interpersonal Skills, Data Synthesis, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Safety Equipment Use, Health and Illness Prevention, Microsoft Office

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Case Manager Registered Nurse Job Code: CM1082 ABOUT US We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day. JOB TYPE Classification: Nonexempt Supervises Positions: No JOB SUMMARY The RN Case Manager serves as a leader of the complex discharge planning process and a valued member of the healthcare team. They collaborate with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate proactive/complex/ safe discharge plans. Collaborates with MSW for guidance with psychosocially complex cases. The RN Case Manager is also responsible for facilitating coordination of care. The RN Case Manager along with the other members of the healthcare team accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management of care. This shall be in accordance with the current policies and procedures, mission, vision, and values of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper. Serves as a resource for discharge planning and care coordination for medically complex cases. Maintains current knowledge of available community resources/post-acute care options. Patient Care: Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention. Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs. Quality: Collaborates with other departments or disciplines to achieve desired quality outcomes. Monitors quality of core processes in department. Applies the principles of safety and infection control to ensure the safety of all patients. Communication: Demonstrates superior interpersonal and communication skills. Works within a team to achieve patient and team goals. Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers. Participates in regular staff meetings. Identifies opportunities to improve processes based on feedback from staff and customers. The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required. 4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree, BSN, preferred. Experience: 2 or more years of healthcare experience preferred. Case Management or related experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details. Licensure: Current RN licensure in state of employment required. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Weekend and holiday coverage. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Knowledge/Competence of Microsoft Office products and keyboarding. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Demand Code: 20A, Nursing Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper. OTHER May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes On call responsibilities as directed: Yes Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

Responsibilities

The RN Case Manager leads the complex discharge planning process and collaborates with healthcare team members to assess and implement safe discharge plans. They also facilitate care coordination and serve as a resource for medically complex cases.