Case Management Rn Full Time (Days)

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Ottumwa Regional Health Center provides a wide range of health services, including emergency medicine, critical care services, medical/surgical, acute rehabilitation, obstetrics, and pediatrics, as well as specialty services such as cardiac catheterization, diagnostic and therapeutic radiological services, wound care, pain clinic, sleep lab, pathology, and so much more.

Where We Are:

Ottumwa is a center for “cultural and commercial development” known for its low cost of living, abundant recreation and entertainment, and outstanding education and healthcare facilities. You’ll find something new and exciting to do every day in Ottumwa where there is always a new adventure awaiting on the other side of the bridge.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more…

Position Summary:

The Case Management RN works to ensure the timely and seamless transition of patients through medically appropriate levels of care.  Uses skilled interventions and evidence-based practice to collaborate with patients, physicians, and multidisciplinary treatment team to achieve quality outcomes.  Performs utilization review and assists with levels of care classification.

• Assists physicians with assigning appropriate level of care placement
• Facilitates discharge planning. Provides necessary education and resources to meet the discharge needs of individual patients and families. 
• Collaborates with other disciplines to provide patient care across the continuum of services inside and outside the facility.
• Documents patient care and responses to care per standards
• Identifies and follows up on potential quality, risk and service utilization concerns
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintain BCLS certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES  

• Self- motivated, ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate age appropriate nursing care per ORCH policy/procedure and meet regulatory expectations from the Joint Commission and Center for Medicare/Medicaid.
• Working knowledge of Medicare Managed Care, inpatient, outpatient, home health care and continuum care
• Knowledge of community services, resources and programs preferred

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an accredited program of registered nursing

EXPERIENCE 

• 3-5 years of hospital based experience in the delivery of Acute care as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in Case Management, Utilization Review and/or discharge planning preferred

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE

• Current RN Licensure

EEOC Statement:

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.