The Miriam Hospital is currently seeking an experienced Medical Surgical Case Manager for our Emergency department.
The Medical Surgical Case Manager in the Emergency Department, as a member of a multidisciplinary team, collaborates with physicians, nurses, and medical directors to coordinate, facilitate, and expedite patient care services across the continuum from pre-admission to discharge and continuing care. As a member of that team, you would be responsible for the implementation of the discharge plan and ensuring efficient and effective delivery of patient care services through appropriate utilization of healthcare resources. All functions are carried out in consideration of the aging processes, human development stages, cultural patterns, and patient choice in each step of the care process.Graduate from a School of Nursing with current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island or in the nurses primary state of legal residency if that state is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact. Conforms to the Code of Professional Nurses. Understands the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act of the state of Rhode Island. Responsible for maintaining a current knowledge of contemporary Professional Nursing practice within the legal framework of the Nurse Practice Act. Bachelors Degree preferred.Minimum of three years related clinical experience demonstrating recent knowledge of case management, utilization review, quality assurance, discharge planning, third party payor regulations, and community health. Experience should demonstrate high level of interpersonal skills, both oral and written, analytical skills, leadership abilities, and effectiveness within a team environment. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.AA/EOE