Case Manager Hospital, PRN
Location: Port Saint Lucie Florida
Description: St. Lucie Medical Center - Treasure Coast is currently seeking to employ Case Manager Hospital, PRN right now, this job will be placed in Florida. More details about this job opportunity please read the description below. St Lucie Medical Center
is a 229 bed acute-care, full service medical center and a leading provider of quality affordable health care. Because we believe in! "Quality, Excellence and Commitment," we deliver the very best medical care with our state of the art medical technologies. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits program that allows you to select the options that best meet the individual needs of you and your family.
St. Lucie Medical Center
has also been voted as a top five “Destination Hospital for Nurses.†With a team-oriented approach and ample opportunity for career growth, we think you'll find St. Lucie Medical Center offers the ideal atmosphere for your skills and talents.
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Benefits:
We offer a generous compensation package for Full-time and Part-time including: vacation, 401k, and various Insur! ance options are available.
Position Description:
The RN Case Manager works with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team to develop a plan for each patient from admission to discharge. The tasks and responsibilities include:
Performs continuous assessments and evaluations to ensure patient is progressing towards desired outcomes.
Assesses and responds to patient/family needs by coordinating efforts of other team members.
Identifies and resolves barriers that hinder effective patient care.
Collaborates and consults with physicians on patient's progress and discharge planning needs.
Performs utilization review ensuring admissions meet criteria for appropriateness of care and medical necessity.
Manages the process to review and, as appropriate, appeal denials received from payors.
Coordinates the discharge planning process ensuring involvement of all members of the healthcare team. Counsels with patients and family members in decision ma! king and in meeting psycho social needs of the patient.
Maintains knowledge of resources and facilities available to patients and family members.
Collaborates with personnel at other facilities to coordinate smooth and effective patient transfers and transitions.
Compiles, evaluates, and reports statistics to members of the team and utilizes the information to facilitate process improvement activities.
Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
Orients and mentors new staff members.
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Qualifications
Required Job Qualifications include:
Current FL RN Licensure
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing preferred
CCM preferred
Minimum 5 years of clinical nursing experience
Knowledge of CMS guidelines and experience working wit! h payor specific guidelines and contractual rules preferred
Cu! stomer service abilities including effective listening skills
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision meeting firm deadlines
Assertive and persuasive communication skills, action oriented
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to St. Lucie Medical Center - Treasure Coast.
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This job starts available on: Wed, 14 Aug 2013 06:56:28 GMT