Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives Care Manager RN in Corning, Iowa
Overview
At CHI Health Mercy Corning our mission has been to nurture and enhance the quality of life for residents of Adams and Taylor counties in Iowa. Whether its providing emergency care to a child detecting a disease early enough to save a patients life or restoring a senior citizens mobility and independence after an injury or fall CHI Health Mercy Corning provides comprehensive care in familiar surroundings. Our physicians and mid-level practitioners work with a full complement of advanced technology to bring quality care to you. Our medical staff offers a wide range of medical specialities from primary care to oncology.
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
The purpose of the Case Manager position is to support the physician and interdisciplinary team in facilitating patient care, with the underlying objective of enhancing the quality of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing the cost of care and providing timely and accurate information to payors. The role integrates and coordinates utilization management, care facilitation and discharge planning functions.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
1.
Coordinates/facilitates patient care progression throughout the continuum.
Collaborates with medical staff, nursing staff, and ancillary staff to eliminate barriers to efficient delivery of care in the appropriate setting.
Completes Utilization Management and screening for assigned patients.
Actively participates in clinical performance improvement activities.
Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies, procedures, and standards, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and accuracy of practice.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Qualifications
Required Education for Staff Job Levels
Graduate of an accredited Nursing program.
Required Licensure and Certifications
Current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or Iowa.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Three to five years clinical experience in clinical practice area to which assigned
Pay Range
$30.39 - $44.06/hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.