Case Manager - Emergency Department

Job description

Summary FT ED CM shifts vary BSN required Job Description: Job Title: Case Manager - RN (BSN REQUIRED) THIS POSTION IS HOUSED WITHIN OUR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT FULL TIME - SHIFTS MAY VARY The Emergency Department is a 19 bed/ 4 chaired area with a separate 2 bay, 1 bed clinical decision area designated for patients ranging in age from birth to death with health care needs from nonemergent to critical. The unit has designated rooms used for life-threatening conditions with special equipment and supplies, and rooms designated as fast track for non-emergent patients Job Description: The Case Manager strives for excellence in direct patient care by building a collaborative caring work environment coordinating care and information across the various disciplines focused on patient outcomes and wellness. Assesses plans and facilitates options and services which best meet the patients’ healthcare needs in the continuum of care. Formulates goals with the patient and their families. Advocates for the patient through communication and evaluation of available resources to promote quality cost-effective and safe outcomes. Incorporates standards of care for Case Management including identification/selection of patients for case management services, problem identification, planning, monitoring, evaluating, transition of care and outcomes. Implements practice based on current research and evidence-based practice and ensures adherence to hospital and department policies, regulatory standards, and guidelines. Supports an environment of caring focused on the patient’s healing and wellness. Ensuring Safety, Compliance and Patient Satisfaction. Delegation of nursing care activities and provisions of supervision; establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care; assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems; and performs technical aspects of care competently. Has access to medication storage areas as required for job tasks. Follows Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures. Requirements: Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Required 5 years’ experience in acute nursing, case management, utilization management or related field. Completion and maintenance of BLS. ACLS & PALS (or ENPC) within 6 months of hire. NIHSS within 3 months of hire. Successful completion of all competencies as identified on the departmental nurse competency grid. Benefits: Full-Time • Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance • Life Insurance • Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance • Identity Theft Protection • Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually • Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave • 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire • Bereavement Leave (includes pets) • PTO Sell Back Program • Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation) • Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support • Retirement with Company Match If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.