Case Manager - Emergency Department

Experience Required

5 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Summary

will perform Case Management duties in the Emergency Department setting.

Job Description:

Job Title: Case Manager - RN (BSN REQUIRED)

THIS POSTION IS HOUSED WITHIN OUR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

FULL TIME - FIRST SHIFT (SHIFTS MAY VARY)

The Emergency Department is a 19 bed/ 4 chaired area with a separate 2 bay, 1 bed clinical decision area designated for patients ranging in age from birth to death with health care needs from nonemergent to critical. The unit has designated rooms used for life-threatening conditions with special equipment and supplies, and rooms designated as fast track for non-emergent patients

Job Description:

The Case Manager strives for excellence in direct patient care by building a collaborative caring work

environment coordinating care and information across the various disciplines focused on patient outcomes and wellness.

Assesses plans and facilitates options and services which best meet the patients' healthcare needs in the continuum of care.

Formulates goals with the patient and their families.

Advocates for the patient through communication and evaluation of available resources to promote quality cost-effective and safe outcomes.

Incorporates standards of care for Case Management including identification/selection of patients for case management services, problem identification, planning, monitoring, evaluating, transition of care and outcomes.

Implements practice based on current research and evidence-based practice and ensures adherence to hospital and department policies, regulatory standards, and guidelines.

Supports an environment of caring focused on the patient's healing and wellness.

Ensuring Safety, Compliance and Patient Satisfaction.

Delegation of nursing care activities and provisions of supervision; establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care; assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems; and performs technical aspects of care competently.

Has access to medication storage areas as required for job tasks. Follows Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures.

Requirements:

Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Required

5 years' experience in acute nursing, case management, utilization management or related field.

Completion and maintenance of BLS.

Successful completion of all competencies as identified on the departmental nurse competency grid.

Must obtain Case Management certification (ANCC, CCM or ACM-RN) or other approved Professional Certificationpreferred upon hire, required within 2 years

Benefits: Full-Time

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• Identity Theft Protection

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually

• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

• PTO Sell Back Program

• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)

• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support

• Retirement with Company Match

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES

Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R26107138