Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager | Homecare

Avera•Pierre, SD

11d•$31 - $46

About The Position

Collaborates with the multidisciplinary care team to bring together an established plan for patient treatments, assists with the transitions between levels of care, to promote the best possible patient outcome. The case manager facilitates efficient utilization of resources and identifies patient care needs throughout the continuum of care.

Requirements

The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing
An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

Specialty Certification - Area of Nursing Practice - Certification Board Upon Hire
1-3 years

Responsibilities

Acts as liaison with hospitals and other health care service to provide treatment advice and lobby on behalf of the patients to various payor sources.
Identifies community resources which can provide assistance with non-covered benefits such as, medications, nutritional supplements, transportation or durable medical equipment.
Provides patient care and assisting provider as needed.
Completes documentation, obtain insurance prior authorizations, and coordinates scheduling of procedures, testing and treatments.
Performs and assists with medical treatment teaching and follow-up care with patients and their families regarding their healthcare needs.
Assists with updating all policies and procedures pertinent to the area of responsibility.
Assists with the review and development of education materials offered to patient.
May attend discharge planning meetings to facilitate and coordinate the post procedure needs of all discharged patients.