RN Case Manager

Your job is more than a job.Why a Great Place to Work: You're more than your job. Everyone is. And that's what makes you great at your job-all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we've built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You'll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you'll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary. Essential Function: The RN Case Manager facilitates and coordinates the patient's treatment plan of care to assure quality through the continuum of care. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to implement the plan of care and transition strategies, ensuring the achievement of desirable patient outcomes, appropriate length of stay, efficient utilization of resources, increased patient and family involvement, and patient/family/staff education. Develops individualized care plans, including prioritized goals, that consider the patient's and caregivers' goals, preferences, and desired level of involvement in the care management plan.Makes outbound calls to assess patient's current health status.Identifies gaps or barriers in treatment plans.Coordinates care for members and makes referrals to outside sources.Ensures members discharged from hospital or emergency department receive the necessary services and resources, including medication reconciliation.Triages symptom-based calls per approved protocols for a wide range of patients.Enrolls patients and manages alerts for various home monitoring programs.Provides approved general health information and guidance to public callers from approved sources by assessing their needs.Documents all workflows in EPIC system for tracking and quality assessment.Provides patient education to assist with self-management of wellness and disease.Educates members on chronic and acute disease processes.Forms partnerships with providers to achieve quality and cost management objectives.Tracks and monitors enrolled members throughout the continuum of care.Interacts with LCMC Healthcare Partners leadership and/or physician group partners to discuss clinical questions and concerns regarding specific cases.Participates in case conferences with the interdisciplinary team to strategize and develop member specific care plans.EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS2-3 years of Nursing experience requiredEDUCATION QUALIFICATIONSRequired: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or equivalentLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSCertification Name: Basic Life Support Health Care ProviderRequiredIssuer: American Heart AssociationLicensure Specialty: Training CertificationCertification Name: Certified Case ManagerPreferredIssuer: Commission for Case Manager CertificationLicensure Specialty: Specialty CertificationCertification Name: Registered Nursing LicenseRequiredIssuer: Louisiana State Board of NursingLicensure Specialty: LicensureThe above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America)LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinaryChildren's Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children's health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children's Hospital's 40+ specialties and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's HospitalYour extrasDeliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we doYou are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.