RN Case Manager- In Patient - PRN

Employment Type: PRN Only

Shift: Varies

Position Purpose:

The Case Manager collaborates with physicians, social services, nurses, and community agencies to define care options and resources, to plan cost-effective quality care and to achieve optimal quality outcomes. The Case Manager is primarily responsible for selection of and ensuring the timely and seamless clinical transition for patients and through ensuring that patients are at a medically appropriate level of care.

What you will Do:

• Coordinates/facilitates patient care progression throughout the continuum while advocating for the patients best possible outcome.(Problem Solving/ Communication)
• Works collaboratively and maintains active communication through interdisciplinary rounds with physicians, nursing and other members of the multidisciplinary team to effect timely, appropriate patient management.(Communication)
• Ensures warm handoff with caregivers at next site of care including but not limited to health coaches, home care agencies, and nursing homes or skilled facilities. (Communication)
• Addresses and resolves system problems impeding diagnostic or treatment progress. Proactively identifies and resolves delays and obstacles to discharge.(Problem Solving)
• Conduct face-to- face assessments and document primary and back-up discharge plan on all patients. (Problem Identification)
• Determine appropriateness of hospital level of care including designation as observation or inpatient Level of Care (Problem Identification)
• Conduct case presentation for all admission requiring clarification of patient’s Level of Care or readmission evaluation. (Problem Solving)
• Assists in creating processes to anticipate and address specific situations within the department, including post-acute resource referral lists, denials, readmissions, and Length of Stay. (Initiative)

Hours/Schedule:

PRN only, varies

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current and valid license to practice as Registered Nurses in Iowa, BSN or approved BA is required or willing to obtain within three years of employment.
• Case Management Certification preferred.
• Five years Clinical RN experience required
• Diverse knowledge of community services, resources and programs
• Previous case management experience preferred.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• MercyOne Nurses Rock Scholarship - loan repayment for ADN or BSN
• Education Assistance offered
• Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
• Generous paid time off program
• Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1

Ministry/Facility Information:

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.

With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.

MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.

Legal Information

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of references, background checks, pre-employment physical, drug screen and post offer exam.

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In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), VEVRAA, and Section 503, should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, please call Human Resources at (641) 428-7287 or email us at mc01hrrecruitment@mercyhealth.com

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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.