registered nurse case manager per diem - Fort Lesley J. McNair, DC , USA, United States - Howard University Hospital

    Howard University Hospital
    Howard University Hospital Fort Lesley J. McNair, DC , USA, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care.

    Howard University Hospital is the nations only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.


    Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a Registered Nurse Case Manager who will embrace our rich and historic tradition of excellence.

    If you want to make a difference in someones life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.


    The Registered Nurse Case Manager:
    Perform psychosocial assessments and discharge planning with medical input
    Facilitate communication between the patient, families and health care team

    Identifies and directs availability of resources to service identified needs of patients using clinical judgment and guiding MD to facilitate DC.

    Collaborates with and completes referrals to appropriate community agencies and other facilities and communicates with medical team
    Documents case management activity in a timely manner in the medical chart with team, patient/family and community resources.
    Works independently within the assigned area and is accountable for the development and maintenance of service therein. Is responsible for seeking consultation when needed and keeping supervisor apprised of patient/program developments. Work is reviewed through medical chart documentation, reports, conferences and feedback from other disciplines
    Provides case management coverage for complex discharge planning as assigned

    Maintains a stated level of quality while minimizing resource usage and decreasing length of stay and using nursing judgment to communicate with medical team and external stakeholders.


    Minimum Requirements:
    Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a minimum of a Bachelors Degree.
    3-5 years discharge planning
    Active RN License in the District of Columbia, required.
    Case Management Certification within 1 -2 years of employment
    Cerner-Sorian a plus
    Case Management Certification is preferred

    At Howard University Hospital our job is to care for you.


    We do this by offering:
    Work-life balance
    Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
    Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403B retirement plan.)

    COVID-19 Vaccination

    Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment.

    External Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.

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