RN, Inpatient Case Manager, Full Time (Day-Weekend)

Job Title: Case Management Nurse

Location: Georgia, Decatur, Emory - Decatur

Job Description:

Responsible for working collaboratively with physician partners to optimize quality and efficiency of care for hospitalized members. This includes daily utilization and quality review, improving care, and developing a safe discharge plan. Activities include:

• Daily review of hospital care through chart review and discussion with attending physician.
• Admission and concurrent review for inpatient admissions.
• Meetings with patients and families to develop discharge planning.
• Identification of patients for ambulatory case management.
• Communication with case managers, home care reviewers, social workers, and providers.
• Quality improvement reviews and education of members/families, providers, and hospital staff.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, assess, and evaluate care provided to members.
• Collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary health care team to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Review and coordinate patients' hospital stays to assure timely and efficient delivery of services.
• Begin discharge planning immediately upon new inpatient admissions.
• Assess high-risk patients for post-hospital care planning.
• Perform psychosocial assessments and provide patient education.
• Attend scheduled rounds with the Physician Director of Resource Stewardship.
• Act as a liaison between inpatient facilities and referral agencies.

Requirements:

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in patient care delivery or completion of a Master's degree in Case Management Program.
• Associates Degree in Nursing.
• Registered Professional Nurse License (Georgia) or Licensed Registered Nurse (Temporary - Georgia).

Additional Skills:

• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Excellent time management and self-direction.
• Functional computer knowledge.
• Experience with managed healthcare delivery, including Medicare.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital setting.
• Experience in utilization review, case management, and discharge planning.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare, or Master's degree in Case Management.

Professional Development:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Engage in continuous learning and skill enhancement.

Community Overview:

Emory - Decatur offers a vibrant community with rich cultural and historical attractions. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Work Schedule:

• Part-time position
• Hours per week: 36
• Shift: Day
• Workdays: Fri, Sat, Sun
• Working hours: 07:30 AM - 08:00 PM