Case Manager - RN

2-year RN Case Management experience if ADN

Must have experience working inpatient in a large acute care hospital.

Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Shift: Days

The Case Manager-RN plays a pivotal role in coordinating comprehensive patient care, ensuring seamless transitions between care levels. This position requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of healthcare systems. The Case Manager-RN will collaborate closely with patients, families, healthcare providers, and community resources to optimize patient outcomes and promote efficient resource utilization.

What makes a successful RN Case Manager? The skills of the inpatient RN Case Manager are challenging to ascertain proficiency; therefore, if an applicant has recent acute inpatient hospital experience within the last 2 years, they are more successful in transitioning into our RN Case Management role.

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to identify individualized needs and develop personalized care plans.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure timely and appropriate interventions, including specialty consultations and referrals.
• Monitor patient progress, identify potential barriers to care, and implement strategies to address them proactively.
• Facilitate patient education and support to empower patients and families in their healthcare decisions.

• Develop and implement comprehensive discharge plans that address the patient's physical, social, and financial needs.
• Coordinate with community resources and post-acute care providers to ensure a smooth transition of care.
• Advocate for patients' rights and ensure access to necessary services and support.

• Analyze patient outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement in care processes.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of best practices.
• Stay updated on relevant regulations, guidelines, and industry trends to ensure compliance and optimize care delivery.

• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated care.
• Facilitate communication and information sharing among team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with community partners to support patient needs beyond the hospital setting.

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) with at least two years of acute care case management experience is acceptable.
• ADN candidates must enroll in an accredited BSN program within three years of hire and complete it within five years.

• Minimum of three years of recent acute care nursing experience.
• Prior case management experience is highly preferred.

• Certification in Case Management (CCM) by the Commission for Case Management Certification or Accredited Case Manager (ACM) by the American Case Management Association is required within one year of hire.

• Organization:
  Henry Ford Hospital
  - Detroit Main Campus
• Department:
  Inpatient Case Management
• Henry Ford Health
  
  Location:
  
  Henry Ford Hospital
  - Detroit Main Campus
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code:
  Not Applicable