Nurse Case Manager II - Pediatrics

Job Summary

The Nurse Case Manager (NCM) II reports to the Manager of Case Management and Care Transitions. Under the guidance of the Nurse Case Manager Team Leader, the NCM serves as a member of the clinical team, coordinating a plan of care to achieve clinical outcomes and promoting a safe and timely discharge. The NCM manages the plan of care throughout the care continuum to ensure the efficient movement of patients through the hospital system and provides clinical expertise related to discharge planning, resource utilization, and case management.

The NCM coordinates care plans, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, facilitates discharge planning, monitors resource utilization, and manages patient flow to achieve optimal clinical outcomes. They act as a clinical expert in case management, ensuring seamless transitions of care and efficient use of hospital resources.

Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and at least three years of experience as a registered nurse are required. Prior leadership experience is preferred, as is one year of case management experience and/or certification in case management.

Registered nurse licensure in South Carolina or a compact state is required. Certification in case management is preferred. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Ability to perform job functions while standing continuously; while sitting continuously; while walking continuously; ability to climb stairs infrequently; work indoors continuously; work outside in temperature extremes infrequently; work from elevated areas frequently; work in confined/cramped spaces frequently; perform functions from kneeling positions infrequently; bend at the waist continuously; twist at the waist frequently; squat and perform job functions frequently; perform pinching operations frequently;

perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands continuously; perform firm grasping with fingers and hands continuously; perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands continuously; reach overhead frequently; perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders continuously; fully use both legs continuously; use lower extremities for balance and coordination frequently; reach in all directions continuously; lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted infrequently;

lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor 36 inches unassisted infrequently; lift from 36