RN Case Manager

Company: Lifeline Healthcare Professionals
Location: Jackson
Posted on: February 14, 2025

Job Description:

5x8hr shifts non-negotiable FLU VACCINE IS REQUIRED at UMMC - only medical exemption is allowed and requires documented evidence from a health care provider of a past severe reaction to the vaccine FINGERPRINT REQUIREMENT - Remote process must allow 10 days, In Person can be done at Jackson or Grenada campus the week prior to start MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 2 years DISCHARGE PLANNING EXPERIENCE in a Hospital Acute Care setting covering a vaiety of adult units. ER experience is a plus Experience must include A MINIMUM of 6 mos at a level 1 or large academic Medical Center hospital working with a variety of inpatient units for medical discharge planning EPIC CHARTING experience is REQUIRED General Certification Requirements (BLS, etc.) BLS, RN Case Manager Other Certifications/Specialty certifications requirements? CCM preferred but not required Prefer RN, BSN, *Would consider ADN. Case load/# patients per day/consults per day 15-20 EMR - EPIC - must be experienced Do you require InterQual criteria or Milliman experience - No, but need to have general understanding of discharge readiness Is this position for UR, discharge planning, or both? NO UR for this position. - Case Mgmt/Discharge planning only What areas do they cover (Inpatient, Outpatient, ER, Home Care, etc.) Will cover all adult Inpatient units throughout the hospital Currently 15 CM's on the CM team, goal is to have 21 (18 general CM's and 3 Complex CM's). RN's work with Social Work team which consists of 15 full-time and 17 part-time Social workers. Common types of patients & job duties Medical discharge (could be some social discharges) UMMC has contracts with 5 local facilities with 10 beds reserved at each facility to assist with the complex placements, however specific criteria must still be met. Criteria has a limitation on financial assistance for only those uninsured or underinsured. UMMC is the only level 1 trauma hospital in the state so will receive a variety of complex patients and those with no other hospital options. CM Manager/Supervisor Department does not have a CM Manager at this time. Will directly report to the Social Work Manager. Chief of Care Coordination is also providing department oversight as needed. Shifts & Scheduling? M-F 8-430p Weekend Requirements None Holiday Requirements Rotated as needed Scrub Color/Dress Code Any color scrubs or business professional attire RT for DC Planning? Will consult with RT as need Pharmacy for DC Planning? Will consult with Pharmacy as needed Department Specific Orientation 2 weeks (will include general facility orientation) Will work alongside CM team so will never be working alone. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $65 - $67 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No

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