Case Management Professional Development Educator - RN

Overview

Case Management Professional Development Educator - RN at Singing River Health System.

Location:

Pascagoula Hospital, 2809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula, Mississippi, 39581, United States.

Schedule:

Full-Time, M-F 8:00-14:30 with rotating weekends; will have some travel to all 3 SRHS campuses.

Position Overview:

The Case Management (CM) Professional Development Educator enhances the performance and professional development of healthcare providers and their continuing competencies. He/She develops and coordinates educational programs and materials specific for Case Management. The CM Educator facilitates the development of clinical excellence in assigned areas through orientation, training, ongoing staff development and evaluation of practice for all levels of personnel served. The CM Professional Development Educator participates in the development of formal and informal education programs and activities to improve quality standards, outcomes, and staff performance expectations.

He/She serves as a resource and educator on new policies, procedures, equipment, and healthcare information. The CM Educator keeps abreast of current practice and care delivery.

The CM Professional Development Educator adjusts working hours and availability as needed or as assigned (evenings/nights/weekends) to meet the educational needs of the staff. The CM Professional Development Educator performs utilizing the National Association of Case Management Practice Standards and the American Case Management Association Standards of practice and Scope of Services.

Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred or Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (LMSW) preferred.

License

• Currently licensed to practice as a Nurse in the State of Mississippi or licensed to practice Social Work in the State of Mississippi.

Certifications

• Must complete and maintain BCLS certification. BCLS instructor certification required within six (6) months of hire. Obtain and maintain certification from national organizations specific to case management. Accredited Case Manager (ACM) or Certified Case Manager (CCM) preferred or completed within one (1) year of hire date. Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days) and maintain appropriate level of de-escalation training.

Experience

• Five (5) years’ case management experience appropriate for area of specialty required. Previous teaching experience or evidence of teaching ability preferred. Utilization Review experience preferred.

Reports To

• Director of Accreditation, Safety, and Education

Supervises

• None

Physical Demands

• Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Involves lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving objects; repetitive motions of wrists, hands or fingers; close visual acuity and ability to view computer screens and printed materials. Must be able to be active for extended periods and to work schedules that may change for hospital needs.

Mental Demands

• Ability to assess and make decisions, excellent communication skills (verbal and written), ability to work under pressure, attention to detail, and capacity to multi-task in complex situations. Ability to maintain collaborative working relationships within SRHS and with external organizations.

Special Demands

• Superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Proficient computer skills (keyboard proficient), MS Outlook and Word, and ability to use other office technology. Must demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment for patients of all ages. Travel throughout the SRHS service area to provide education at various units and in formal classroom settings; employee provides own transportation.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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