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Cynet Health

Travel Nurse RN - Case Manager in Chapel Hill, NC

Cynet Health, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517


**Job Title:** Care Manager

**Job Specialty:** Clinical-Nursing

**Job Duration:** 13 Weeks

**Shift:** Days 5x8

**Guaranteed Hours:** 40 hours per week

**Experience:** Minimum two (2) years of health care experience as a Registered Nurse

**License:** Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina

**Certifications:** Not specified

**Must-Have:** Strong assessment and critical thinking skills

**Job Description:**

- Provide comprehensive support and expertise through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individual patient needs.- Enhance patient management and satisfaction, promote continuity of care, and ensure cost-effectiveness through case management, utilization review, and discharge planning integration.- Identify and prioritize patient cases daily, and ensure proper documentation and care planning.- Engage in daily care management touchpoints and attend CAPP meetings to discuss patient progression and discharge planning.- Modify and adjust discharge plans based on new information and meetings.- Attend weekly Complex Care Meetings, present patient cases, and collaborate to solve complex issues.- Proactively identify high-risk cases and coordinate family meetings as needed.- Educate patients, families, and care teams about available community resources and services.- Participate actively in care progression and transition planning, ensuring barriers to discharge are addressed.- Monitor observation patients and continuously assess discharge readiness.- Facilitate medication resource management and verify the patient's understanding and agreement with the discharge plan.- Consult with social workers and utilization managers as per departmental protocols.- Refer administrative tasks to Care Management Assistants as necessary.

This role is designed for a highly organized and adaptable healthcare professional committed to improving patient outcomes and navigating frequent changes while complying with regulatory standards and departmental policies.