Urgent! RN Transition NavigatorHospital Case ManagementKenner – PRN Position Available In Jefferson, Louisiana

Job Description:

We’ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942,but one thing has never changed

• our commitment to serve, heal,lead, educate, and innovate.

We believe that every award earned,every record broken and every patient helped is because of thededicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether youwork with patients every day or support those who do, you aremaking a difference and that matters. Come make a difference atOchsner Health and discover your future today! This job functionsas the liaison and communicator with the patient, caregivers,healthcare providers, and multi-disciplinary team members as wellas post-acute care and third party payers. Discusses alternativecare options with patient / caregivers as well as themulti-disciplinary team and assists with discharge planning needs.

Facilitates movement along the health care continuum to ensurequality, cost-effective outcomes are achieved in collaboration withthe multi-disciplinary team. To perform this job successfully, anindividual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative ofthe knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential duties. This job descriptionis a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the joband position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive orall-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents aresubject to change at the company’s discretion. Education Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Preferred
• Bachelor’sdegree in nursing. Work Experience Required
• 2 years of relatedexperience. Certifications Required
• Current registered nurse (RN)license in state of practice. Basic Life Support (BLS.) through theAmerican Heart Association. Preferred
• Certification in CaseManagement (CCM). Health Care Management (CPHM). Knowledge Skillsand Abilities (KSAs)
• Proficiency in using computers, software,and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and writtencommunication skills and ability to present information clearly andprofessionally to varying levels of individuals throughout thepatient care process.
• Good organizational and time managementskills.
• Conflict resolution skills and ability to demonstrategood judgement and decision making in performing tasks. Job Duties
• Manages various aspects of the planning process in anticipationof the patient’s movement through the healthcare system.
• Usescare managements policies and procedures including application ofevidenced based criteria and level of care and continuedappropriateness.
• Manages the care of assigned patients throughthe healthcare system based on the patient’s individual needs.
• Prepares, executes, and reinforces post-discharge care plan.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including butnot limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to thepatient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to beperformed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statementsdescribe the general nature and level of work only. They are not anexhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, andskills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended atany time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and locallaws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirementsthat apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensurescompliance with all such laws, regulations and standards. Thisemployer maintains and complies with its Compliance & PrivacyProgram and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reportingof any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors orconduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or othercompliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteranstatus, or disability status. Physical and Environmental DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. Medium Work

• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds offorce occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently,and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantlyto move objects.

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Constantly:

activity or condition exists 2/3 ormore of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements arein excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weightlifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated

LightWork:

(1) when it requires walking or standing to a significantdegree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time butentails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3)when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailingthe constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though theweight of those materials is negligible.

NOTE:

The constant stressand strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in anindustrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a workereven though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Normalroutine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, butexposure or potential for exposure may occur. The incumbent workswith patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases andmay enter isolation rooms. The incumbent has an occupational riskfor exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbentworks within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational riskfor exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within theenvironment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation,dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal ofcontaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increasedepending on the essential job duties of the role. Are you ready tomake a difference? Apply Today! Ochsner Health does not consider anindividual an applicant until they have formally applied to theopen position on this careers website. Individuals who reside inand will work from the following areas are not eligible for remotework position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland,Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, and Washington D.C.Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users.

If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of ourwebsite, or if you need an accommodation to complete theapplication process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Centerat 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.org. Thiscontact information is for accommodation requests only and cannotbe used to inquire about the status of applications. Ochsner is anequal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to any legallyprotected class, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.