**Employment Type:** Full time **Shift:** Rotating Shift **Description:** The Patient Placement Case Manager is responsible for the coordinating the placement of all admissions (elective and emergent) and transfers to MMC-NI in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines. The Patient Placement Case Manager will coordinate, prioritize, and optimize patient flow throughout the MMC-NI network, as well as coordinate, and facilitate patient entry into MMC-NI from other health care facilities/organizations. The Patient Placement Case Manager supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. **Full Time** **36 hours weekly** **Position Purpose:** The Patient Placement Case Manager is responsible for the coordinating the placement of all admissions (elective and emergent) and transfers to MMC-NI in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines. The Patient Placement Case Manager will coordinate, prioritize, and optimize patient flow throughout the MMC-NI network, as well as coordinate, and facilitate patient entry into MMC-NI from other health care facilities/organizations. The Patient Placement Case Manager works to ensure the timely and seamless clinical transition of patients through medically appropriate levels of care. Uses skilled interventions and evidence based practice knowledge to collaborate (patient, physician and multidisciplinary treatment team) and achieve quality outcomes, paces care and negotiates appropriate reimbursement. . **Job Duties:** + Responsible for the coordination and facilitation of all patients requiring transfer from other healthcare facilities to MMC-NI by utilizing the Mercy First Call Centers process flows. + Responsible for the safe and timely placement of patient admissions from all entry points and inter-department transfers by utilizing the Patient Placement process flow. + Monitors the inpatient bed status and upgrades bed cleaning status via the electronic bed board to expedite patient flow. (Problem Identification/Problem Solving) + Collaborates with CNM of Patient Administration, and Administrative Coordinator regarding patient placement issues. (Communication/Teamwork) + Alerts appropriate personnel as to capacity issues. (Teamwork/Problem Identification) + Promotes safe patient placement according to patient needs, patient placement guidelines and department scope of service. (Adherence to Policy) + Facilitates decision-making surrounding hospital status changes through provision of on-going communication with CNM of Patient Administration, Administrative Coordinator, and physicians about census targets, potential A/D/T. (Communication/Teamwork) **Minimum Qualifications:** **Education:** 1. Graduate of accredited school of nursing 2. Current RN Licensure in the state of Iowa, BSN or approved BA is preferred. **Experience:** 1. Five years of clinical nursing experience required with previous experience in Critical Care or the Emergency Room desirable. 2. Previous case management experience preferred **Special Skills and Competencies:** 1. Computer skills required. Understanding of standard desktop and windows based computer system, including the understanding of Outlook, ADT system (healthquest), and the ability to use other software as required to perform the essential functions of the job. 2. Ability to type an average of 40 words per minute preferred. 3. Must be able to read information on a computer screen. 4. Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency. 5. Ability to work flexible hours and modify workload as needed. 6. Active participation in personal and professional growth. 7. Excellent problem-solving skills. 8. Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payors, associates and patients/families. 9. High degree of initiative and judgment. 10. Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status. 11. Completes Mandatory Reporting: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse requirement within 6 months of hire and renews this requirement every 5 years. **We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:** + Wellness programs + Education reimbursement + Personalized health insurance plans (including dental and vision) + PTO + Long- and short-term leave + Retirement planning + Life insurance coverage **Ministry/Facility Information:** Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties. MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000. With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region. MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. **Our Commitment** Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran