Job Description Summary
The Nurse Case Manager NCM II reports to the Manager of Case Management and Care Transitions. Under guidance of the Nurse Case Manager Team Leader, the Nurse Case Manager I functions as a member of the clinical team. This role coordinates a plan of care to achieve clinical outcomes and promotes a safe and timely discharge. This position manages the plan of care throughout the care continuum to ensure the efficient movement of the patient through the hospital system. The Nurse Case Manager II serves as a clinical expert related to discharge planning resource utilization and case management.
Job Summary
The Nurse Case Manager NCM reports to the Manager of Case Management and Care Transitions. Under guidance of the Nurse Case Manager Team Leader, the Nurse Case Manager I functions as a member of the clinical team. This role coordinates a plan of care to achieve clinical outcomes and promotes a safe and timely discharge. This position manages the plan of care throughout the care continuum to ensure the efficient movement of the patient through the hospital system. The Nurse Case Manager serves as a clinical expert related to discharge planning resource utilization and case management.
Minimum Training and Education
Bachelors degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and three years work experience as a Registered Nurse required. Prior leadership experience preferred. One year of Case Management experience preferred. Case Management certification preferred.
Required Licensure Certifications Registrations
Licensure as a registered nurse by the state of South Carolina or compact state required. Certification in Case Management preferred. Current American Heart Association AHA Basic Life Support BLS certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform job functions while standing. Continuous Ability to perform job functions while sitting. Continuous Ability to perform job functions while walking. Continuous Ability to climb stairs. Infrequent Ability to work indoors. Continuous Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. Infrequent Ability to work from elevated areas. Frequent Ability to work in confined, cramped spaces. Frequent Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. Infrequent Ability to bend at the waist. Continuous Ability to twist at the waist. Frequent Ability to squat and perform job functions. Frequent Ability to perform pinching operations. Frequent Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. Continuous Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. Continuous Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. Continuous Ability to reach overhead. Frequent Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. Continuous Ability to fully use both legs. Continuous Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. Frequent Ability to reach in all directions. Continuous Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. Infrequent Ability to lift, lower objects 50 lbs. from floor to 36 inches unassisted. Infrequent Ability to lift from 36 to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequent Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. Frequent Examples include To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.
Vision and Hearing
Continuous Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected in one eye or with both eyes. Continuous Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. Continuous Ability to match or discriminate between colors. Continuous Ability to determine distance and relationship between objects depth perception. Continuous Good peripheral vision capabilities. Continuous Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. Continuous Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. Continuous Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. Continuous Ability to work rotating shifts. Frequent Ability to work overtime as required. Frequent Ability to work in a latex safe environment. Continuous Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. Continuous Selected Positions Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. Continuous Selected Positions Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use initially and as required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit, and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees