Job Description

St. Francis is NOW HIRNING for a RN Case Manager to join our Inpatient Case Management Team!

This is a Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm position. With occasional weekends as needed.

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Case Management Director, acts as a patient advocate/ Case Manager to hospital clients. An autonomous role that coordinates, negotiates, procures services and resources for, and manages the care of complex patients to facilitate achievement of quality and cost-effective patient outcomes. 

Essential Functions

• Knowledge of and works within the CMS Conditions of Participation for Discharge planning
• Timely assessment of patients identified with discharge planning needs
• Development and implementation of discharge plans for each patient targeting optimal cost and quality outcomes
• Re-evaluation for discharge needs upon change of condition of the patient or caregiver ability to care for the patient
• Maximizes care coordination efforts and collaborates with the healthcare team to promote efficient movement through the continuum of care 
• Identifies and mitigates delays in delivery of care
• Effective and appropriate communication with the healthcare team, patient, and family
• Timely, appropriate, and accurate documentation of the discharge plan, patient progress to plan, and communication with the healthcare team, patient, and family in the medical record
• Escalates cases appropriately
• As required, collaborates with payers to ensure authorization for discharge plan needs
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Rounds
• Displays effective communication skills
• Assists the Director of Case Management with other job duties as requested
• Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and utilizes them in all aspects of communication
• To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.  

Education

• Associates Degree in Nursing required . Bachelors Degree in Nursing desirable . 

Licenses/Certifications

• Georgia or Compact RN license, unencumbered

Experience

• 5+ years in the acute care setting as an RN. Experience in other related healthcare settings considered. 
• Previous case management experience desirable but not required.

At ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

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