Utilization Review Nurse & Discharge Planning - DeKalb Case Management 1st Shift

Overview

The RN Case Manager is to support the physician and interdisciplinary team in facilitating patient care, with the underlying objective of enhancing the quality of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing the cost of care and providing timely and accurate information to payers. This role integrates and coordinates Utilization management, care coordination and discharge planning functions. The Case Manager is accountable for a designated patient caseload and plans effectively in order to meet patient needs, manage the length of stay, and promote efficient use of resources.

Education:

Minimum of A.S.N. from an accredited college or university (BSN Preferred) and current Alabama licensure.

Experience:

Three years acute care experience required.

Additional Skills/Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills; strong organizational and time management skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components; ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, patients and their families, and payers.