Acute Care, Case Management, Clinical Medicine, Disease Prevention and Control, Leadership, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Nursing Credentials, Patient Care, Performance Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Resource Utilization
LOCATION
Shreveport, LA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Coordinate and manage care throughout the patients acute inpatient illness; ensure continuity of services and appropriate utilization and management of resources.
Demonstrate leadership abilities by exhibiting a proactive approach to the care management process.
The case management processes, and key elements involved include:
Planning
Facilitating
Advocating
Educating
Monitoring
Evaluating
Measuring the various outcomes for each identified patient population.
Demonstrate commitment to group goals and teamwork. Assumes responsibility and accountability for own duties and performance.
Participate in the health systems quality improvement initiatives, which include:
Facilitation and implementation of the disease management processes
Performance improvement
Quality and outcome management
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Louisiana nursing license (RN or LPN)
Prefer a minimum of 5 years clinical experience in an acute care setting, preferably with management experience. Utilization and/or Case Management experience desirable. Prior experience and/or knowledge of severity of illness/intensity of service criteria system, utilization or medical necessity/certification review preferred.