Acute Care Manager - Roundup Memorial Hospital, Roundup, MT

Acute Care Manager – Roundup Memorial Hospital, Roundup, MT General Administration Division (ROUNDUP MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE)

Employment Status:
Full‑time (.75 or greater)

Shift: Day, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non‑Exempt)

We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full‑time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.  for more information or download the Employee Benefits Guide.

The Nursing and Case Manager for CAHS/ER will work under the direction of the DNS and ADNS to provide leadership and management to the assigned department. The Nursing and Case Manager is responsible for the coordination of the 24 hour/7 day operational and clinical activity of CAHS/ER. Responsibilities include but are not limited to personnel management to include clinical personnel selection, orientation/training scheduling, development/mentoring, performance appraisals, coaching and counseling, disciplinary actions, patient/resident care delivery, physician relationships, intra‑departmental and inter‑departmental activities, quality control and process improvement activities, regulatory compliance and fiscal control.

Case management responsibilities include but are not limited to working as part of a multidisciplinary team to manage referrals, follow patients from admission to discharge, ensure an individual’s medical, social, mental health, and financial needs are looked at, utilize resources to provide best patient care, partake in multidisciplinary patient rounding, maintain individualized care plans, maintain knowledge of reimbursement systems and ensure appropriate cost‑effective outcomes, perform transition of care, evaluate re‑admission data, and perform follow‑up communication with discharged patients.

Assists in the development of policies and procedures specific to the department and case management. Utilizes evidence‑based practice to promote education opportunities to staff within the department.

• Supports and models behaviors consistent with RMH’s mission, vision, values, strategic goals, and code of business conduct.
• Assists ADNS with the development, implementation, and maintenance of departmental policies, procedures, goals and objectives to ensure safe, high‑quality patient/resident care and in relation to case management for CAHS patients.
• Participates in the development of an education plan that addresses individual and departmental needs, directs the orientation and training of new staff, and ensures ongoing education for current staff.
• Assigns, supervises, guides, and instructs professional staff in providing high quality services including accurate documentation and adherence to state and federal regulations.
• Participates in short‑ and long‑term planning for departmental functions, budgetary processes, and fiscal control. Maximizes resources; anticipates and responds to the needs of the department.
• Assists ADNS with interviewing, directing, and training new staff; works with ADNS on employee disciplinary actions.
• Participates in facility committees as applicable; maintains performance improvement programs and provides reports as needed.
• Organizes ongoing communication with the interdisciplinary team, regarding patient/resident care and department functions.
• Maintains department schedule and reviews employee timecards; work includes (2) 12‑hour floor shifts and (2) 8‑hour office shifts; accepts on‑call responsibilities as required.
• Responsible for coordinating resources and activities to ensure that case management services meet regulatory requirements; develops and reviews policies and procedures related to case management.
• Serves as a liaison to work with regional and community hospitals for continued care of patients.
• Partakes in referral process involving skilled patients, monitors care from admission to discharge, assists in transition of care, and is an active member in multidisciplinary rounds.
• Responsible for monitoring…