RN Case Manager

Job Summary: The RN Care Manager (RN CM) utilizes advanced nursing skills and knowledge of resource management and fiscal responsibility to coordinate the clinical care for a designated patient population across the continuum of care. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, clinical effectiveness, discharge planning, care coordination, and clinical resource management. The RN CM interacts with Medical, Nursing, and Ancillary department staff to facilitate quality-based, cost effective patient outcomes and ensure care is provided in the most appropriate setting.

Specifications: If hired after 1/1/16, Bachelors of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing school, college, or university. Must have and maintain license as a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island. Minimum of 3 to 5 years related clinical and/or Case Management experience required. As of 1/1/16, Certification in Case Management (CCM or ACM) earned within 24 months of employment, prorated for part-time staff. Ability to effectively communicate with and gain cooperation of resident and attending physicians with regards to documentation needs and to effectively influence all members of the interdisciplinary care team during difficult cases to achieve appropriate resolutions. Must have effective written communication. The ability to interpret medical data as documented. Utilization of level of care management, quality management, discharge planning, basic knowledge of third party payer or case management knowledge preferred. Knowledge and training in multiple computer systems required to perform position responsibilities (i.e. EMR, Microsoft Office, etc.) Participation in night/call, weekend, and holiday coverage rotation. Flexibility to cover as needed.