Case Manager Registered Nurse
Company: Del Sol Medical Center
Location: El Paso
Posted on: April 15, 2024
Job Description:
Description
Introduction Del Sol Medical Center is committed to investing in
the latest technology enabling nurses to work more efficiently. Are
you passionate about delivering patient-centered care? Submit your
application for Case Manager Registered Nurse position and spend
more time at the bedside with the patient.
Benefits Del Sol Medical Center, offers a total rewards package
that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our
colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services
at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and
behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services
and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and
disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental
health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital
indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection,
legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet
insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical
and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on
years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare
stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits
with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto
repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and
preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification
support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave,
long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of
absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only
coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
You contribute to our success let us contribute to yours! Whether
you choose to focus on bedside care, a leadership or C-suite role,
shape business and operational outcomes, or work to deliver
clinical excellence behind the scenes in data science, case
management or transfer centers. Unlock your potential at Del Sol
Medical Center!
Job Summary and Qualifications
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Registered Nurse (RN) CM is responsible for promoting
patient-centered care by coordinating the plan of care for the
patient stay, managing the length of stay, ensuring appropriate
resource management, and developing a safe appropriate discharge
plan in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The RN CM
facilitates the progression and transition of care using
established criteria and in conjunction with the multidisciplinary
team. The RN CM will coordinate activities that promote quality
outcomes and patient throughput while supporting a balance of
optimal care and appropriate resource utilization.
What qualifications you will need: POSTION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred
- 2+ years experience in case management OR 3+ years experience
in clinical nursing Required
- InterQual experience Preferred
- Certification in Case Management Preferred
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative and effective
working relationships
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral, written and
electronic formats
- Demonstrates analytical and critical thinking abilities with
proactive decision-making and negotiation skills PERFORMANCE
EXPECTATIONS:
- Provides case management services for both inpatient and
observation patients as assigned.
- Identifies patients who are at risk for adverse outcomes during
the transition from one level of care/setting to another.
- Performs a comprehensive assessment of psychosocial, medical
and discharge needs of patients/family along with an assessment of
resources appropriate and available to the patient/family.
- Reassesses the patient's clinical condition as indicated.
Considers patient's readmission status or risk of readmission and
develops strategies to mitigate including education on
appropriately accessing healthcare resources, preventative
education, and community based resources.
- Coordinates the plan of care and drives the discharge plan by
collaborating with the multidisciplinary health care team and in
particular with the patient's physician to facilitate a successful
care transition.
- Partners with Social Services to ensure the post-acute medical
needs and level of care are appropriate.
- Assumes responsibility for timely referral to Social Services
when risk factors for psychosocial determinants of health are
identified.
- Involves patient and family/responsible/significant others in
identifying and clarifying needs and expectations to develop mutual
and realistic goals.
- Evaluates progression of care using evidence-based tools and
approved criteria (InterQual) throughout the episode of care;
escalates progression and transition of care issues through the
established chain of command.
- Makes appropriate referrals to third party payer and disease
and case management programs for recurring patients and patients
with chronic disease states.
- Facilitates patient throughput with an ongoing focus on an
effective care transition, quality, and efficiency.
- Documents professional recommendations, discharge plan, care
coordination interventions, and case management activities to
effectively communicate to all members of the health care
team.
- Aligns patient needs with available resources to ensure a safe
discharge/transition.
- Acts as a liaison through effective and professional
communications between and with physicians, patient/family,
hospital staff, and outside agencies.
- Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising
patient safety, quality of care, or the services delivered.
- Directs activities to identify and provide for the needs of the
under-resourced patient population to include patient education
activities, patient assistance programs, and community-based
resources
- Participates in performance improvement activities including,
but not limited to, identifying, documenting, and intervening when
avoidable days occur.
- Adheres to established policy and procedure and standards of
care; escalates issues promptly through the established chain of
command.
- Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements, HCA Ethics
and Compliance policies, and quality initiatives.
- Serves as an advocate for patient's rights, needs, and values;
ensures that patients' ethnic, cultural, or religious values,
beliefs, preferences ,and needs are considered and aligned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Practices and adheres to the "Code of Conduct" and "Mission and
Value Statement."
Del Sol Medical Center is a full service, acute-care hospital in
east El Paso, Texas. We have a Level II trauma designation. This
facility has 300+ patient beds. Our range of services include
emergency care, cardiac care, women's services, Level III NICU,
rehabilitation, a bariatric clinic , and a Minimally Invasive
Surgery Center. Del Sol Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del
Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso
and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most
Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.
In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in
cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and
other uncompensated expenses.
"Across HCA Healthcare's more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses
and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and
healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a
healthier tomorrow." - Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive Join a family
that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing
candidates for our Case Manager Registered Nurse opening. Apply
today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach
out.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our
company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital
status, veteran status, or disability status.
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