RN Case Manager, PRN , Clarksville

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Organization: VCH Case Management

The Case Manager assists with coordination of services through the continuum of care and in balancing quality patient care with cost‑effective utilization of resources.

PRN, days (8a-4:30p shift); minimum PRN commitment is 4 shifts within a 6 week schedule.

• Coordinates admission, treatment, and discharge plans and ensures proper utilization of hospital services
• Ensure care is provided in the most appropriate level for meeting patient care needs
• Serves as a liaison to ensure appropriate reimbursement for hospital stays and services

• Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Intermediate):
  Demonstrates mastery of patient assessments and evaluations in practical applications of a difficult nature. Conducts primary care patient interviews and physical examinations. Conducts inquiry with a thorough series of questions when patients state an ailment or complaint in order to accurately identify and elaborate on the problem. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to role model and coach less experienced peers.
• RN Access Patient Education (Intermediate):
  Demonstrates mastery of patient education in practical applications of a complex nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering patient and family education services without requiring support and instruction from others.
• Evidence-Based Practice (Intermediate):
  Demonstrates ability to integrate evidence from multiple sources and determine if a practice change should occur. Shares knowledge with peers and other clinical team members independently.
• Case Management (Intermediate):
  Demonstrates mastery of case management in practical applications for complex clinical care coordination. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
• Treatment Planning (Intermediate):
  Demonstrates mastery of treatment planning and possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering treatment planning services without requiring support and instruction from others.

We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well‑being.

As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:

• Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
• Dental and /or vision plan
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Paid…