RN Case Manager

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY/BASIC PURPOSE OF JOB:
The Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager supports and provides expertise through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and overall evaluation of individual patient needs. Care coordination and discharge planning are accountabilities of this role. This role works closely with bed management, bed capacity issues are addressed in a timely manner and on an ongoing basis. The RN Case manager provides education to physicians and other members of the team on the issues related to utilization review including appropriateness of admission, level of care and external placements.
The RN Case Manager adheres to departmental and organizational goals, objectives, standards of performance and policies and procedures, continually assuring quality patient care and regulatory compliance. This role is responsible for the implementation and coordination of admission, discharge, and transition of care needs under the direction of the Director of Case Management and Physician Advisor.