Registered Nurse - (RN) - Case Manager - FT - Days 8 : 30-5 : 00 M-F

Job Category :

Nursing - Registered Nurse

Work Shift / Schedule :

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role : Job Summary

Responsible for providing comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation and overall evaluation of individual patient needs; Works collaborate with the Physicians, patient / family, nursing, utilization review and other members of the healthcare team to assure patient management that efficiently and effectively aligns with patient needs using resources to meet quality, clinical and cost effective outcomes. Coordinates a team approach designed to facilitate the achievement of expected patient outcomes with appropriate transitions to the next level of care; Responsible for length of stay management, regulatory compliance, and attending / participating with interdisciplinary team rounds on assigned unit; Collaborates with community providers to facilitate and coordinate the plan of care for post-hospitalization needs of the patient. This position will come in contact with patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups; Employees will perform clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adhere to National Patient Safety Guidelines. Provides cross coverage for all RNCM as required across all settings in the care continuum, including weekend rotation (as needed).

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications : Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia.
• Educational Requirements : Associate degree. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum Experience : Three ( 3) to five (5) years of experience in direct patient care and / or case management. Financial and discharge planning experience.
• Other :

Preferred Job Qualifications

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

Physical Demands

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.