Job Description

Job Summary 

This is a Care Manager opportunity at Houghton Hospital, with some opportunity to float to Sahuarita Hospital. This opportunity is onsite in a hospital / acute care setting! Come join a team where you can make a difference in the lives of our patients and community!

The Care Manager - RN is responsible for coordinating and overseeing discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management activities to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, reviewing medical records for appropriateness and medical necessity, and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards. 

Essential Functions

Conducts daily reviews of medical records to assess the appropriateness of admission, continued hospital stay, and utilization of diagnostic services. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams (IDT) to ensure effective communication and coordination of patient care, including identifying avoidable days and resolving care transition issues. Develops and implements discharge plans, coordinating post-hospital placement and social services to meet patient needs. Refers cases to physicians or managers when patients do not meet established criteria, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions. Serves as a liaison with community agencies, maintaining relationships and facilitating seamless transitions for discharged patients. Facilitates interdisciplinary meetings to address patient care needs, resolve challenges, and support collaborative care planning. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of case management activities, including records of referrals, patient interactions, and compliance with reporting requirements. Identifies and appropriately refers cases to Child/Adult Protective Services, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards. Provides professional assistance to patients, families, and physicians regarding discharge planning and post-hospital care options. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Associate Degree in Nursing required Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred 2-4 years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital, home health, or nursing home setting required 2-4 years of care management experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong understanding of case management principles, discharge planning, and transitions of care. Knowledge of federal, state, and Joint Commission standards related to case management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Ability to assess complex situations, identify solutions, and implement care plans efficiently. Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and documentation systems. Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.

Licenses and Certifications

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required BCLS - Basic Life Support required

State Specific Requirements

Alabama: Accredited Case Manager (ACM) or Certified Case Manager (CCM) certification preferred. New Mexico: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications preferred.

As a core employee with Northwest Healthcare, you will be eligible for competitive base pay, night shift incentives, and a robust total rewards compensation package. Included in our benefits package includes some of the following: health insurance, dental, vision, 401K, PTO and more!  You can also qualify for tuition assistance and a loan reimbursement program up to $20,000K for qualified programs. Apply to learn more!

Northwest Medical Center Houghton is a 44-bed, full-service hospital serving Tucson's east side. With a cath lab, 24/7 emergency care at our emergency department and Northwest Emergency Center at Vail, ICU (medical/surgical and telemetry), full lab and radiology services and four operating rooms supporting a broad array of specialties, Northwest Medical Center Houghton holds plenty of opportunity for applicants. Whether caring for patients at the bedside or supporting the hospital in a non-clinical role, we're excited to build a team who can really make an impact on our community. Northwest Medical Center Houghton is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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