About the position
A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for assisting the patient, families, physicians and staff in managing the present health care plan. The nurse interacts with the Interdisciplinary staff to complete the continuum of care and participates in the gathering/reporting of data for JCAHO/DNV Core Measures. They manage timely and appropriate use of BEH resources through ongoing review of hospital services and assist patients, families, physicians, and staff in managing the present health care plan. The nurse arranges for suitable aftercare to ensure efficient use of hospital resources and that patient continuing care needs are met. They collaboratively assess, plan, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate patient treatment plans to assist in achieving quality outcomes while maintaining adherence to departmental standards and taking responsibility for department and organization objectives.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients, families, physicians, and staff in managing the present health care plan.
- Interact with interdisciplinary staff to complete the continuum of care.
- Participate in the gathering/reporting of data for JCAHO/DNV Core Measures.
- Manage timely and appropriate use of BEH resources through ongoing review of hospital services.
- Arrange for suitable aftercare to ensure efficient use of hospital resources and meet patient continuing care needs.
- Collaboratively assess, plan, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate patient treatment plans to assist in quality outcomes.
- Maintain adherence to departmental standards and take responsibility for department and organization objectives.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
- Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee.
- Broad clinical experience with a minimum of one year experience and evidence of clinical knowledge.
Nice-to-haves
- BSN
- Case Management certification with ACM or CCM certification
- Experience in either utilization management or case management.
- Knowledge of managed care practices and familiarity with community resources, regulatory and insurance reimbursement issues.
