RN or Social Worker (BSW/MSW) | Case Management - Discharge Planning
Logan Health
Kalispell, Montana
- Eligibility
- Patient Case Managers & AdvocatesNurse Case Managers
Posted Jul 27 · 2 years of experience
- Shift and hours
- 8-hour days5 shifts · 40 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Case Management · Hospital
- License
- RN license Current Montana RN license or a multi-state compact license with authorization to practice nursing within the state of Montana; required.
- Term
- Per Diem
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current Montana RN license or a multi-state compact license with authorization to practice nursing within the state of Montana; required. Check your license
- Certification
- RQI Provider (BLS) within 7 days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care, whichever comes first, required.After hire · within 7 days
- Education
- Master’s Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, or related Social Service Field required.
- Also asks
- Current CPR per assigned area(s) may be required.
- Also asks
- Social Worker
Preferred
- Education
- BSN preferred.
- Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years’ RN experience in a similar position within a medical setting (e.g. physician office, clinic, or hospital) required. Minimum of one (1) year case management experience preferred.
- Experience
- Experience in a medical or hospital setting, or discharge planning, highly preferred. Must have prior social services experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
What it pays
Benefits
- Affordable health benefits
- 401(k) with immediate generous employer match
- Logan Health Fitness Center membership discount
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employer paid life insurance
The role and schedule
- Weekends
- No weekends
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Case Management is a specialty you move into. Bedside years first. That experience is what gets you in.
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Step Into a Role That Makes Care Transitions Smoother and Smarter!
Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all.
Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.
Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.
Logan Health Medical Center is looking for a full-time RN to join our Case Management Team!
Located in scenic Northwest Montana, Logan Health Medical Center is just minutes from Glacier National Park, two ski resorts, and the iconic Flathead Lake, Kalispell offers endless outdoor adventures. With over 500 lakes in the region and hundreds of miles of scenic hiking trails, it’s the perfect setting for nature lovers, weekend adventurers, and families alike. Kalispell is a place where you can grow your career—and truly enjoy life outside of work.
What we offer you!
Affordable health benefits
401(k) with immediate generous employer match
Logan Health Fitness Center membership discount
Tuition reimbursement program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employer paid life insurance and more!
What you'll be doing as an RN in Case Management
Facilitating Care Coordination and Discharge Planning
Oversee the transition of care from inpatient to outpatient settings, ensuring seamless coordination of services for optimal patient outcomes.
Inpatient Utilization Management
Manage and review inpatient services to ensure appropriate utilization of resources and adherence to established guidelines.
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop and implement effective discharge plans, fostering communication and collaboration across care teams.
RN
Qualifications
Current Montana RN license or a multi-state compact license with authorization to practice nursing within the state of Montana; required. BSN preferred.
Minimum of two (2) years’ RN experience in a similar position within a medical setting (e.g. physician office, clinic, or hospital) required. Minimum of one (1) year case management experience preferred.
RQI Provider (BLS) within 7 days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care, whichever comes first, required.
Social Worker
Qualifications
Master’s Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, or related Social Service Field required.
Experience in a medical or hospital setting, or discharge planning, highly preferred. Must have prior social services experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
Current CPR per assigned area(s) may be required.
Both RN and Social worker require
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
Job Specific
Duties
Identifies clinical and social needs of patient related to admission and/or discharge. Formulates a plan for transition in a safe and timely manner to the least restrictive environment that can meet each patient’s needs. Collaborates with stakeholders to address social determinants of health (SDOH) and a thorough admission and/or discharge plan as applicable to assigned area(s).
Identifies patients at risk for readmission and works with the interdisciplinary team across the continuum to formulate and implement a discharge plan to decrease the risk for readmission.
Acts as a resource to providers, patients, caregivers and interdisciplinary team regarding community resources and reimbursement as applicable to assigned area(s).
Exhibits knowledge and skills necessary to provide for the physical, psychological, and cultural needs appropriate to the age, ethnicity and special needs of the patient. Acknowledges and advocates for a patient’s right to self-determination and informed consent.
Consistently reflects ownership and professionalism towards Case Management. Identifies areas in need of improvement and serves an active role in developing solutions. Exhibits the Logan Health Core Values in all interactions.
Responds to, and provides direction in, a changing workload in a positive and professional manner.
Consistently promotes the use of the most appropriate setting and level of care to optimize patient outcomes and ensure efficient use of healthcare resources.
Identifies and obtains necessary provider documentation and orders to ensure compliance with all applicable Logan Health, State, and Federal requirements as they relate to Utilization Review, Discharge Planning, and Care Coordination processes as applicable to assigned area(s).
Communicates frequently with patient and family/support to promote the development of a patient-focused plan, and ensure that the patient and family/support members are informed and involved in decisions about care.
The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.
Shift
Day Shift - 8 Hours (United States of America)
Schedule
Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8-hour shifts are generally between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.
Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements
If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:
Criminal background check
Reference checks
Drug Screening
Health and Immunizations Screening
Physical Demand Review/Screening
Equal Opportunity Employer
Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.
What's around it?
Kalispell, MT
Living costs about 5% below the US average