Overview
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Case Management Acute Care Registered Nurse (RN) in Pocatello, ID.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- Portneuf Medical Center is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the regions tertiary care and Level II Trauma Center, housing the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue.
Responsibilities
The Case Manager RN is responsible for assessing and coordinating patient care across the continuum, utilizing accepted criteria and guidelines to manage benefits and determine the medical necessity of the services provided. This position functions to achieve optimal clinical and quality outcomes by effectively managing care and resources to reduce unnecessary utilization. The Case Manager RN reports to the Director of Case Management or designee.
Essential Functions
- Act as a patient and caregiver advocate.
- Work with the entire healthcare team to improve the quality of patient care, patient safety and customer service.
- Act as a good steward of the patient's healthcare resources and the resources of the hospital.
- Screening and assess patients for needs using a standard tool.
- Create a discharge plan of care based on identified needs.
- Coordinate care to ensure consults, tests, and procedures are performed in a manner appropriate and consistent with patient choice and resources.