RN Case Manager Job Description
As an RN Case Manager, you will play a vital role in coordinating the care of patients from admission to discharge. You will assess patient needs, develop and implement care plans, and collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure the best outcomes. Additionally, you will provide patient education, facilitate communication between the patient, family, and healthcare team, and advocate for the patient's needs and preferences.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient needs and create individualized care plans
- Coordinate with healthcare providers to ensure the delivery of quality care
- Monitor and evaluate patient progress and make adjustments to care plans as needed
- Provide patient education and support to promote self-management
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Facilitate communication and serve as a liaison between the patient, family, and healthcare team
- Advocate for the patient's needs and preferences
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and patient safety standards
Qualifications
- Valid RN license
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)
- Proven experience as an RN Case Manager
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- Proficient in electronic medical record documentation
Skills
- Clinical assessment and care planning
- Coordinating healthcare services
- Patient education and support
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Advocacy and communication
- Regulatory compliance
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Time management
- Electronic medical record documentation