RN Case Manager FT Days

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Lead RN Case Manger Full Time Days Position Summary

The position manages the continuum of care for assigned patients and serves as the content expert and role model for department staff. The Lead Case Manager serves as the expert in all aspects of the role including care coordination, collaboration and facilitation, advocacy for patients and families, discharge planning and utilization review. The position serves as the department expert aka "Super User" of MIDAS, CERMe, Curaspan, Portal and MS4. The Lead Case Manager has the primary responsibility for training new staff and providing education to all department staff when new initiatives are implemented. The position provides initial and annual InterQual training for RN Case Managers.

Special Skills: The critical knowledge base of nursing process, continuum of care and case management methods and standards, excellent communication and documentation skills. Demonstrates knowledge of Age-Specific Criteria, American Nurses Association (ANA) Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, Arizona Nurse Practice Act, Core Measures and American Case Management Association (ACMA) Case Management Standards of Practice.

THE LEAD RN CASE MANAGER FULL TIME DAYS CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE.

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Nursing Degree from an Accredited Nursing School.

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3 years acute care hospital experience required and 2 years recent acute care hospital case management, discharge planning and utiization management experience.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 3 - 5 years experience in acute care hospital Case Management, Utilization Management and Discharge Planning and 1 year hospital supervisory experience. Public speaking and adult education experience preferred.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Current Registered Nurse Licensed in the State of Arizona

REQUIRED COURSE(S) TRAINING: MIDAS, CuraSpan and InterQual Certified Instructor (IQCI) training with proficiency testing

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATION: Certified Case Manager, CCM or Accredited Case Manager, ACM.

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