Nurse Case Manager - Adult Case Management - Weekends

Job Description Summary

The Nurse Case Manager (NCM) I reports to the Manager of Case Management and Care Transitions. Under guidance of the Nurse Case Manager Team Leader, the Nurse Case Manager I functions as a member of the clinical team. This role coordinates a plan of care to achieve clinical outcomes and promotes a safe and timely discharge. This position manages the plan of care throughout the care continuum to ensure the efficient movement of the patient through the hospital system.

The Nurse Case Manager I serves as a clinical expert related to discharge planning, resource utilization, and case management.

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Employee

Regular

CC000314 CHS - Case Management & Care Transitions (Main)

Salary

Health-28

36

Day (United States of America)

Hours per Week: 36

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday 8:00am
-8:30pm Occasional weekends & holidays. No nights.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried

Job Summary/Purpose
:
The Nurse Case Manager (NCM) I reports to the Manager of Case Management and Care Transitions. Under guidance of the Nurse Case Manager Team Leader, the Nurse Case Manager I functions as a member of the clinical team. This role coordinates a plan of care to achieve clinical outcomes and promotes a safe and timely discharge. This position manages the plan of care throughout the care continuum to ensure the efficient movement of the patient through the hospital system.

The Nurse Case Manager I serves as a clinical expert related to discharge planning, resource utilization, and case management.

Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and three years work experience as a Registered Nurse required. Prior leadership experience preferred. One year of case management and/or utilization review work experience preferred. Case Management certification preferred. Staff hired prior to July 1, 2013, will be grandfathered in regards to education requirement.

Licensure as a registered nurse by the state of South Carolina or compact state required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or ACLS required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.

(Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead.

(Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions.…