Registered Nurse Case Manager PRN

Description

Introduction

Do you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at Medical City Dallas have the opportunity to make a real impact. As a Registered Nurse Case Manager PRN you can be a part of change.

Benefits

Medical City Dallas, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

* Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
* Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
* Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing


* 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)


* Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock


* Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.


* Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more


* Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts


* Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships


* Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)


* Colleague recognition program


* Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)


* Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

It is an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare Come unlock your career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your personal and professional goals. Help to advance the practice of nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as a (an) Registered Nurse Case Manager PRN. We want your knowledge and expertise

Job Summary and Qualifications

* This is a PRN position, hours are typically 8:00am-4:30pm and will include picking up weekday and weekend shifts as needed *

Our RN Case Managers raise the bar by providing clinical expertise and the highest quality care in the most compassionate way. The RN Case Manager is responsible for promoting patient-centered care by coordinating the plan of care for the patient stay, managing the length of stay, ensuring appropriate resource management, and developing a safe appropriate discharge plan in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The RN Case Manager facilitates the progression and transition of care using established criteria and in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team. The RN Case Manager will coordinate activities that promote quality outcomes and patient throughput while supporting a balance of optimal care and appropriate resource utilization.

What You Will Do In This Role:

* Performs a comprehensive assessment of psychosocial, medical and discharge needs of patients/family along with an assessment of resources appropriate and available to the patient/family


* Reassesses the patient's clinical condition as indicated. Considers patient's readmission status or risk of readmission and develops strategies to mitigate including education on appropriately accessing healthcare resources, preventative education, and community based resources.


* Coordinates the plan of care and drives the discharge plan by collaborating with the multidisciplinary health care team and in particular with the patients physician to facilitate a successful care transition


* In partnership with Social Services, the RN CM is responsible for ensuring the post-acute medical needs and level of care are appropriate


* The RN CM is responsible for timely referral to Social Services when risk factors for psychosocial determinants of health are identified


* Involves patient, family/responsible/significant others in identifying and clarifying needs and expectations to develop mutual and realistic goals


* Evaluates progression of care using evidence-based tools and approved criteria (InterQual) throughout the episode of care; escalates progression and transition of care issues through the established chain of command


* Makes appropriate referrals to third party payer, disease and case management programs for recurring patients and patients with chronic disease states


* Facilitates patient throughput with an ongoing focus on an effective care transition, quality and efficiency


* Documents professional recommendations, discharge plan, care coordination interventions, and case management activities to effectively communicate to all members of the health care team


* Align patient's needs with available resources to ensure a safe discharge / transition


* Acts as a liaison through effective and professional communications between and with physicians, patient / family, hospital staff, and outside agencies


* Directs activities to identify and provide for the needs of the under-resourced patient population to include patient education activities, patient assistance programs, and community-based resources
* Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements, HCA Ethics and Compliance policies, and quality initiatives


* Serve as an advocate for patients rights, needs, and values; ensuring that patients' ethnic, cultural, or religious values, beliefs, preferences and needs are considered and aligned



What qualifications you will need:

* Registered Nurse with current TX state license required
* Graduate of an accredited nursing school, Associates Degree required, Bachelors Degree preferred
* 3+ years of clinical hospital nursing experience required
* 2 years of Case Management experience required
* 2 years of critical care experience preferred
* Certification in case management preferred
* InterQual experience preferred

Medical City Dallas is recognized for its advanced medical facilities and commitment to excellence in patient care. We are an 895+ bed tertiary care center. Our medical team consists of more than 1,500 physicians, many are recognized as the worlds best in their specialties. Patients travel to Medical City Dallas from all over the United States and from other countries. We offer sophisticated treatment by our 400+ in-house physician specialists. Medical City Dallas has a full-service adult hospital and pediatric hospital. We have separate adult and pediatric emergency rooms, outpatient clinics and diagnostic centers. Our providers have access to state-of-the-art technology and are pioneering new medical procedures to accommodate patient needs. As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Registered Nurse Case Manager PRN opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.