Job Information
SSM Health Registered RN - RN Case Manager in Madison, Wisconsin
It's more than a career, it's a calling
WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
Department: Care Coordination
Patient Population or Ratio:
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm
Starting Pay: $67,766.40/annually (Offers are based on years of experience and equity for this role.)
Shift Differentials: N/A
Location: SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital – Madison, WI
At SSM Health, we believe in providing our employees with a fulfilling career. We strive to create an environment where individuals can grow both personally and professionally. Our company values diversity, innovation, and collaboration, and we are committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.
Joining SSM Health means becoming part of a team that is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and making a difference in people's lives. Our employees are passionate about what they do, and their commitment to our mission is what sets us apart.
The role of the RN-Case Manager supports our organization by ensuring patients are discharged from the hospital safely, identifying any barriers and working through those with the patient and care team.
Job Summary:
Assesses, develops, plans, implements, and evaluates patients discharge planning needs to next level of care in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures compliance with Condition of Participation (CoP) discharge planning.
Identifies and escalates gaps/barriers related to inpatient and observation length of stay.
Assesses patients at high risk for readmission. Identifies root cause for readmission. Develops plan and collaborates with multidisciplinary team regarding discharge planning to next level of care.
Participates with other members of team regarding opportunities for improvement in standard work.
May also be responsible for: utilization management process, ED case management process, admission process, and act as a case manager liaison with post acute providers (skilled nursing facilities, rehab, home health, etc.).
Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
EXPERIENCE
- Three years' acute care experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Rare climbing.
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
8764070033 System Care Coordination
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
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