Registered Nurse - Albany, GA, United States - Phoebe Putney Health System

Description

Job Description

Phoebe Putney Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager for a nursing job in Albany, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

~ Specialty:
Care Manager

~ Discipline:

RN
~ Duration:
Ongoing

~36 hours per week
~ Shift: 12 hours, days

~ Employment Type:
Staff

Description

JOB SUMMARY
~ The Nurse Case Manager (CM) is responsible for care coordination of
patients along their continuum from point of entry through discharge. The CM
will address issues related to appropriate and timely admission, discharge, and
care for patients receiving inpatient and observation care and services at PPHS
facilities. The Care Manager performs first level clinical reviews according to
hospital approved clinical criteria and in accordance with the Care Management
Program 's Utilization Plan and payer specific requirements. He/she will address
utilization of resources for efficient and effective care delivery at the
appropriate level of care. The Care Manager collaborates with social work,
physicians, nurses and multidisciplinary team, lending professional care
management expertise to ensure quality, timely and cost effective case
management for an identified patient population and addresses issues or
patterns in patient readmission. In this role the Care Manager is accountable
for facilitating clinical patient progression through a defined plan of care to
achieve optimal outcomes. Under the direction of the Care Management Team Lead,
the Director of Care Management, and through coordination with nursing, social
work, physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team, the Care
Manager develops, facilitates and implements appropriate case management and
discharge plans.


GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines

Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization

Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures

Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)

Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.

Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.

For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.

Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.


WORKING CONDITIONS

General environment:
Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.

May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

May be scheduled as needed including overtime

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
~2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing from a state accredited school (Required)

~4 year / Bachelor's Degree in from a state accredited School of Professional Nursing (Preferred)


EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
~- 3 years Recent acute care experience with relevant clinical experience in the assigned area. (Required)

~- 2 years Case management or utilization review experience in a hospital or related setting (Preferred)


CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

Required Certifications/Licensures:
Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license


Preferred Certifications/Licensures:
Certified Case Manager (CCM)


GENERAL SKILLS
Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer
Relations

Mathematical

Analytical

Grammar / Spelling

Read / Comprehend Written
Instructions

Follow Verbal Instructions

Basic Computer Skills

General Clerical
Skills

Maintains knowledge of current federal, state and accreditation
requirements applicable to utilization review and discharge planning;
demonstrates skill in the application of this knowledge

Demonstrates sound
critical thinking, judgement and problem solving skills

Demonstrates ability to
prioritize assignment and issues to effectively manage case load or
projects

Fosters and demonstrates teamwork with an ability to work
collaboratively with social work staff and the interdisciplinary team.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors

Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination

Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion


PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Standing - Continuously within shift %)

Walking - Frequently within shift (34-66%)

Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

Bending/Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%)

Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)

Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

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Phoebe Health Job ID #29302.

Posted job title:
rn care manager

About Phoebe Putney Health System Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia's preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community's health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team.

We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family.

Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities.
Benefits
~ Life insurance
~403b retirement plan
~ Medical benefits
~ Health savings account
~ Employee assistance programs
~ Health Care FSA
~ Dental benefits