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Helping people feel better isn�t just about the treatment we give � the relationships we create and the compassion we share are just as important. Carondelet hospitals make a difference in the lives of our communities and the lives of those we work alongside every day. We know it takes a special person to work in healthcare, and we are committed to providing our people with an enriching and rewarding environment.

From your first day, you�ll be part of a group of some of the most talented nursing professionals united in a common goal to care for those in our community. Ready to work with awe-inspiring teammates who are dedicated to making a difference? Join us in going above and beyond.

RN Case Manager I PRN Days Position Summary

Position is filled by a professional nurse who, as a result of education and in-depth clinical experience possesses the advanced clinical knowledge and skills necessary to provide case management to targeted populations. Responsible for coordinating and facilitating the patient�s hospitalization from pre-admission through post-discharge. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, social workers and other health team members to expedite medically appropriate cost effective care. Applies clinical expertise and medical appropriateness criteria to resource utilization and discharge planning achieve desired health maintenance and disease prevention outcomes. Will advise the health care team and provide leadership as necessary. Communicates at the inter-departmental level as well as across all health care areas with the goal of improving clinical management of patients thereby impacting medical and psychosocial care across the health care continuum. Core processes include risk assessment and management of clinical populations, discharge planning, and utilization management.

THE RN CASE MANAGER I PRN DAYS CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE.

EDUCATION
Required: Associates degree in nursing or related field or equivalent combination of work experience and education
Preferred: Bachelors degree in Nursing

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
Required: RN License in the state of Arizona
Preferred: Certification in specialty area, and/or Case Management

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required: Recent Acute care experience
Preferred: Combined bedside and care management experience

Skills
Required: Ability to asses care needs across populations and plan for care-including transitional care and discharge; leadership; demonstrated ability to communicate with physicians, nurses, other clinicians, and public; teaching; organizational skills; team building and collaboration; psychosocial assessment; interview; documentation; identification of potential risk situations or potential liability;

Coordination of development, implementation and evaluation of clinical paths; comprehensive assessment for designated level of care; identification and documentation of Quality Management adverse events and outcomes.

Knowledge
Required: Quality improvement process, related health care practices and standards; knowledge and competency in providing care for patients in designated age groups competencies; current practices, issues, regulations involved in transitions and discharge planning; psychosocial aspects of disease and health care; professional and regulatory standards
Current practices, issues, regulations involved in utilization management; risk assessment and management of clinical populations.

Technology
Required: Basic computer skills, personal technology tools, and awareness of current use of technology in related field.
Preferred: Advanced computer skills, technology of the specialty

Other
Required: Must be able to transport self within the service area as required. When using own vehicle must have valid Arizona drivers� license and proof of insurance that meets the minimum standards of the state of Arizona. Must be able to take call duty, weekend, holiday and evening/night shift as required.

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