Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager

Company: Valley Regional Medical Center
Location: Brownsville
Posted on: February 6, 2020

Job Description:

Description SHIFT: Evenings (rotating weekends) SCHEDULE: Full-time Do you want to be a part of a family and not just another employee? Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application today and find out what it truly means to be a part of a team. We value your contributions. Our employee recognition programs encourage our teams to raise the bar. We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) case manager  to join our family. Come be a part of the change! We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and student loan repayment. We would love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity. Valley Regional Medical Center – Brownsville, TX RN Case Manager  - Case Management Founded as Valley Community Hospital in 1975,  Valley Regional Medical Center  proudly serves Brownsville and the surrounding communities. Valley Regional is committed to providing the best health care for the residents in the Rio Grande Valley. Valley Regional Medical Center  is a 214 Licensed Bed Facility with over 200 physicians representing over 25 specialties; Valley Regional Medical Center is a leader in a vast array of high quality inpatient and outpatient programs and services. What you will do in this role: ·   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 ·   In partnership with Social Services, the RN CM is responsible for ensuring the post-acute medical needs and level of care are appropriate ·   The RN CM is responsible for timely referral to Social Services when risk factors for psychosocial determinants of health are identified ·   Involves patient, 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, 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 ·    Align patient’s 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 ·   A dheres to established policy and procedure and standards of care; escalates issues through the established chain of command timely ·   Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements, HCA Ethics and Compliance policies, and quality initiatives Serve as an advocate for patient's rights, needs, and values; ensuring that patients’ ethnic, cultural, or religious values, beliefs, preferences and needs are considered and aligned Qualifications Qualifications RN with current state licensure; BSN preferred Three years’ clinical, hospital nursing experience required with preference given to those with 2 years of case management experience or 2 years of critical care experience Certification in case management or utilization review preferred InterQual experience preferred Skills · 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 HCA Healthcare ranks on Fortune’s list of Most Admired Companies for three consecutive years and HCA ranks 63rd on the fortune 500 list. In addition Ethisphere named HCA as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We want you to join our tradition of excellence. Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you. If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. If you are highly qualified you will hear from one of our recruiters . We are actively interviewing so apply today! 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. Notice Our Company’s recruiters are here to help unlock the next possibility within your career and we take your candidate experience very seriously. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. 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