Case Manager RN, Case Management

Assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates potential options and services to meet an individual's health needs through communication and utilization of available resources to promote quality and cost effective outcomes. Knowledge, skills and abilities: RN or other applicable clinical licensure required. Bachelor's degree and/or certification in Case Management strongly preferred.

Previous experience desired. Recent sound clinical experience of 3-5 years. Must have extensive experience in a particular patient population or moderate experience in a broad population.

Documented competency in assigned patient population including age specific competency. Demonstrated expertise in management, problem solving, critical thinking, and data management. Knowledge of medical literature, research methodology, health care delivery systems, financial/reimbursement issues, utilization management, and the medical center/medical staff organizations.

Computer skills desirable (must be willing to learn spreadsheet analysis, statistical functions, word processing). Ability to understand larger scope of hospital-wide information systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to influence decisions, gain cooperation, and facilitate change with physicians, all levels of management, employees and supervisors of other hospital Departments. Working Conditions: Requires considerable sitting, standing, mental effort, stooping, bending, lifting and pushing. Requires operation of office equipment.

Works in a high stress environment.