Nurse Case Manager I ($5k sign-on bonus) Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Job Description:

Job Description SummaryUtilizing a collaborative approach, theCase Manager will assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate theoptions and services required to meet an individual’s health needs.

Provides comprehensive on-going case management services topatients by coordinating and managing the care of patients to meetmultiple service needs across the continuum of care. Ensure optimalpatient outcomes that address quality, service, customersatisfaction and cost-effectiveness. The Case Manager will partnerwith the multidisciplinary team to establish care and allocateresources associated with the patient’s risk assessment. Assiststhe patient/patient’s family in coping with illness by optimizingthe patient’s/family’s self-care abilities and supporting theirconsumer rights.

EntityMedical University Hospital Authority(MUHA)Worker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-Type

• -RegularCostCenter

CC005041 SYS

• Corp Case Management
• CHS DirectPay RateTypeSalaryPay GradeHealth-28Scheduled Weekly Hours40Work ShiftDay(United States of America)Job DescriptionHours per week:
• 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:

• Days. 8:00a:4
• 30p.

Occasionalweekends & holidays. No nights. $5k sign-on bonus for externalcandidates with 2 year commitment.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status:

Salaried Job Summary/Purpose:

• The Nurse Case Manager (NCM) I reports to theManager of Case Management and Care Transitions.

Under guidance ofthe Nurse Case Manager Team Leader, the Nurse Case Manager Ifunctions as a member of the clinical team. This role coordinates aplan of care to achieve clinical outcomes and promotes a safe andtimely discharge. This position manages the plan of care throughoutthe care continuum to ensure the efficient movement of the patientthrough the hospital system. The Nurse Case Manager I serves as aclinical expert related to discharge planning, resourceutilization, and case management.

Minimum Training and Education:

• Bachelor of Nursing degreepreferred with minimum of one year of experience. RN staff hired onor after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree innursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN programwithin two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within fouryears of the RN hire or reclassification date. Refer to policy A141for more details.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.

One yearof case management and/or utilization review work experiencepreferred.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:

• Case Managementcertification preferred.

Licensure as a registered nurse by thestate of South Carolina or compact state required. Current BasicLife Support (BLS) or ACLS required, either a certification from anAmerican Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (orAHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED forProfessional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Certification in CaseManagement preferred.

Additional Job DescriptionPhysical Requirements:

Ability to performjob functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform jobfunctions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform jobfunctions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs.(Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to workoutside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work fromelevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/crampedspaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneelingpositions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat andperform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform “pinching”operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activitieswith fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firmgrasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to performfine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability toreach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motionswith hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability tofully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremitiesfor balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in alldirections. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs.from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability tolift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert upto 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. offorce. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be requiredfrom another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to pusha 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force isrequired to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Abilityto maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.(Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand orat a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminatebetween colors. (Continuous) Ability to determinedistance/relationship between objects; depth perception.(Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motormovements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressfulsituations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts.(Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Abilityto work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability tomaintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (SelectedPositions)

• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.(Continuous)
• (Selected Positions)
• Ability to be qualifiedphysically for respirator use, initially and as required.

(Continuous) (Selected Positions)If you like working with energeticenthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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