Registered Nurse Case Manager PRN

Introduction

Medical City Decatur is committed to investing in the latest technology
enabling nurses to work more efficiently. Are you passionate about
delivering patient-centered care? Submit your application for Registered
Nurse Case Manager PRN position and spend more time at the bedside with the
patient.

Benefits

Medical City Decatur, offers a total rewards package that supports the health,
life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and
programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
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Job Summary and Qualifications

_* This is a PRN Day Shift position, hours are typically 8:00am-4:30pm. Days
will include both weekdays and weekends as needed * _
Our RN Case Managers raise the bar by providing clinical expertise and the
highest quality care in the most compassionate way. The RN Case Manager is
responsible for promoting patient-centered care by coordinating the plan of
care for the patient stay, managing the length of stay, ensuring appropriate
resource management, and developing a safe appropriate discharge plan in
collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The RN Case Manager facilitates
the progression and transition of care using established criteria and in
conjunction with the multidisciplinary team. The RN Case Manager will
coordinate activities that promote quality outcomes and patient throughput
while supporting a balance of optimal care and appropriate resource
utilization.
What You Will Do In This Role:

• Performs a comprehensive assessment of psychosocial, medical and discharge needs of patients/family along with an assessment of resources appropriate and available to the patient/family
• Reassesses the patient’s clinical condition as indicated. Considers patient’s readmission status or risk of readmission and develops strategies to mitigate including education on appropriately accessing healthcare resources, preventative education, and community based resources.
• Coordinates the plan of care and drives the discharge plan by collaborating with the multidisciplinary health care team and in particular with the patient’s physician to facilitate a successful care transition
• In partnership with Social Services, the RN CM is responsible for ensuring the post-acute medical needs and level of care are appropriate
• The RN CM is responsible for timely referral to Social Services when risk factors for psychosocial determinants of health are identified
• Involves patient, family/responsible/significant others in identifying and clarifying needs and expectations to develop mutual and realistic goals
• Evaluates progression of care using evidence-based tools and approved criteria (InterQual) throughout the episode of care; escalates progression and transition of care issues through the established chain of command
• Makes appropriate referrals to third party payer, disease and case management programs for recurring patients and patients with chronic disease states
• Facilitates patient throughput with an ongoing focus on an effective care transition, quality and efficiency
• Documents professional recommendations, discharge plan, care coordination interventions, and case management activities to effectively communicate to all members of the health care team
• Align patient’s needs with available resources to ensure a safe discharge / transition
• Acts as a liaison through effective and professional communications between and with physicians, patient / family, hospital staff, and outside agencies
• Directs activities to identify and provide for the needs of the under-resourced patient population to include patient education activities, patient assistance programs, and community-based resources
• Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements, HCA Ethics and Compliance policies, and quality initiatives
• Serve as an advocate for patient’s rights, needs, and values; ensuring that patients’ ethnic, cultural, or religious values, beliefs, preferences and needs are considered and aligned

What qualifications you will need:

• Registered Nurse with current TX state license required
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school, Associate’s Degree required, Bachelors degree preferred
• 3+ years of clinical hospital nursing experience required
• 2 years of Case Management experience required
• 2 years of critical care experience preferred
• Certification in case management preferred
• InterQual experience preferred

Committed to the care and improvement of human life, Medical City Healthcare
aims to deliver excellence – providing the highest quality, cost-effective
healthcare in the communities it serves. With the resources and experience of
HCA Healthcare, including 186 hospitals in the United States and England,
Medical City Healthcare is one of the North Texas region’s largest and most
comprehensive healthcare providers and includes 16 hospitals, about 5000
working physicians, and more than 17,000 employees in Dallas-Fort Worth.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical
Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years,
HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of
charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
> “Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and
> colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
> Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier
> tomorrow.”- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
> Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive
Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing
candidates for our Registered Nurse Case Manager PRN opening. Apply today
and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
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