RN- Case Manager

KPC Promise Hospital of OVERLAND PARK: The Case Manager is responsible for coordinating and monitoring day to day operations of the Case Management and Utilization Management programs. He/She directs the activities necessary to ensure appropriate utilization of the Hospital and its resources while maintaining optimal achievable standards of patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Registered Nurse, graduate from an accredited school of nursing
2. Must hold a current state license and must maintain license renewal in accordance with the standards of the State Board of Nursing
3. Bachelor’s degree in nursing or healthcare administration preferred
4. Three years acute care clinical nursing experience
5. Minimum of 1-year Case Management experience
6. Additional education in the area of Quality Management and Joint Commission Standards
7. Long term acute care and rehabilitation experience is preferred
8. Demonstration of leadership, manageability, and the application of interpersonal and principles of supervision and administration
9. Must be able to read, write, and speak English, as well as possess good verbal and written communications skills
10. Good computer skills with minimal guidance
11. Certification in Case Management (CCM) preferred
12. BLS required

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical: Walking - up to 15% Standing - up to 15% Kneeling - up to 15%

Sitting - up to 50% Pushing - up to 5% Bending - up to 25%

Squatting - up to 5% Pulling - up to 5% Reaching - up to 10%

Lifting - up to 50lbs Wrist/Finger Movements - up to 90%

Mental: Stress Level: Moderate to high

EXPOSURE RISK: Category II - Jobs in which required tasks normally do not involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues but which could result in Category 1 exposure.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS, MACHINES USED: Computer, telephone, facsimile machine, copier, printer.

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