Description
RN Care Manager AdventHealth Waterman
Location Address: 1000 Waterman Way Tavares, Florida 32778
Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth Waterman
Immediate Health Insurance Coverage
Sign on Bonus
Great benefits such as: Onsite daycare, educational reimbursement
Career growth and advancement potential
High quality of life with low cost of living just outside of Orlando, Florida
Work Hours/Shift:
Full Time/ Day
You Will Be Responsible For:
- Supports and facilitates hospital goals for capacity management and length of stay (LOS)
- Works with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to develop, activate and efficiently facilitate patient treatment and discharge plans. Evaluates the potential for unplanned readmissions
- Coordinates the integration of case management functions into the patient care, discharge planning processes in collaboration with the physician, other hospital departments, external service organizations, agencies and healthcare facilities
- Identification and tracking of avoidable internal, external and physician delays
- Meets with patients/families to discuss realistic and appropriate discharge options and providers to coordinate the discharge plan. Identifies and resolves potential barriers to plan achievement
- Demonstrates knowledge in admission and continued stay criteria for inpatient and observation in order to facilitate proper patient placement across the healthcare continuum
- Applies knowledge of local, state and federal programs to expedite discharge while maintaining sound stewardship of healthcare resources
- Demonstrates and encourages positive interpersonal relations with the patient/family, physicians, community agencies, and other members of the health care team. Maintains open communication
- Leads and/or participates in weekly unit interdisciplinary discharge meetings (ICPC) along with hospital LOS meetings for complex patients
- Documents clear/concise discharge assessments/plans in patient’s electronic medical record via Cerner Care Manager
- Maintains clinical competency and current knowledge of community resources and payor requirements to perform job responsibilities
- Assists with departmental Performance Improvement initiatives
- Maintains computer proficiency to perform/complete work assignments including the electronic medical record, Care Manager, and Outlook e-mail/calendar management
- Exhibits organizational skills, flexibility, and teamwork
- Provides necessary coverage and assistance with other duties within the department when needed
Qualifications
What You Will Need:
- Active Florida State License as a Registered Nurse or LPN
- Minimum 2 years recent acute care experience
- Minimum of an additional 2 years of experience in healthcare related fields
- Active Florida State License as a Registered Nurse or LPN
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
- Interpersonal skills that promote teamwork
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Effective organizational skills
- Proficiency in the daily use of standard office equipment such as computer, phone, fax, copier, etc. and sill in utilizing Microsoft Work and Outlook tools
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (preferred)
- Minimum of 2 years of utilization review/case management experience and a minimum of 1 year of experience in discharge planning in an acute care setting is highly desirable(preferred)
- Case Management certification highly desirable ACM (Accredited Case Manager; CCM (certified case manager), RN-BC (board certified in case man
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
