RN Case Manager - Care Coordination; 0.0FTE, Per Diem; Day Shift

16208BR

FTE: 0.0

Shift: Day Shift with weekend/holiday rotation

Compensation: Based on experience.

Hours Per Week: 0-40

Weekends: Some

Per Diem Non-Benefit Eligible

The RN Case Manager (CM) collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team in the development, use, and maintenance of a care plan and facilitates an interdisciplinary approach to patient care and discharge planning. The RN Case Manager collaborates and maintains close partnership with the Medical Social Worker and other Care Coordination team members. The RN Case Manager identifies patients with discharge needs and facilitates continuity of patient care in the transition from the hospital to the community. The RN CM collaborates with the Enterprise Utilization Management (UM) RNs and Coordinators to communicate the plan for utilization of health care resources.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. UnityPoint Health - Meriter and UW Health work closely together to deliver exceptional healthcare services to our community.

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

Required Qualifications:

• BSN from an accredited School of Nursing. Other nursing degrees will be considered on a case by case basis.
• 2 years of hospital experience in general Medical/Surgical practice
• Registered Nurse in State of WI
• Knowledge of discharge planning, including understanding disease processes and their impact on patient/family activities of daily living and lifestyle, and community resources for health care and equipment.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Flexible in responding to the changing needs of the organization; demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Positive skills in communication and experience which indicate successful ability to assume responsibilities within a team context. Must be willing to be a productive team member and interested in contributing to the continuous improvement of quality patient care.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of home care
• 1-2 years of experience in case management or hospital discharge planning
• Knowledge of health care environment and payer-based rules
• Certification in Case Management

EEO/M/F/D/V