PER DIEM / PRN NURSE RN - CASE MANAGEMENT - $31+ PER HOUR

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN Case Management for a per diem / prn nursing job in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Case Management
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Per Diem

**JOB SUMMARY**



The Coordinator - Care RN at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for conducting patient assessments to determine their needs and barriers to disease management or recovery. They implement interventions, monitor the effectiveness of care plans, and coordinate transition of care to post-acute services. The Coordinator educates patients and family members on the provided services and collaborates with various healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care.



 



**JOB FUNCTIONS**



Coordinates:

 • Conducts assessment to determine patient needs and barriers to disease management of continued recovery

 • Implements appropriate interventions to address identified patient needs and maintain regulatory requirements

 • Monitors the effectiveness of the patient’s care plan and intervenes when necessary to address potential

    progression delays

 • Arranges appropriate post-acute services and procurement of durable medical equipment

 • Coordinates transition of care as indicated

 • Assess the discharge planning needs of the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient

 



Reporting:

 • Documents assessment findings and interacts in the clinical record according to establish standards

 • Performs cost/benefit analysis to determine most cost effective care

 • Documents type education received by the patient and/or family members

 



Education:

 • Educates patient and/or family member(s) to the processes and services provided

 • Attend and provide continuing education in-services

 • Participates in performance improvement projects, committees, and teams

 



Communicates:

 • Communicates patient needs to appropriate sources such as Physicians, medical staff, DME Companies, Home Health and Hospice Staff,  and Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Facilities

 • Communicates effectively with adult and geriatric patient 

 • Participates on committees and Physician Section meetings as requested/required

 



Quality Improvement:

 • Participates in QI initiates and other Hospital performance improvement programs

 



Regulation:

 • Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines

 • Complies with appropriate Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues

 



 



**Remote Work Capable**



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**QUALIFICATIONS**



 



**Education**



Education Level



Education Details



Required/

Preferred



 



Associate's Degree



with 3 years nursing, social work or counseling experience



Required



or



Bachelor's Degree



in Nursing, Social Work, or Counseling



Required



and



Master's Degree



 



Preferred



 



 



**Licenses and Certifications**



Licenses/Certifications



Licenses/Certification Details



Time Frame



Required/

Preferred



 



RN  - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure



 



Upon Hire



Required



or



LMSW  - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure



 



Upon Hire



Required



or



LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor



 



Upon Hire



Required



 



 



Certified as a Board Certified Case Manager within 1 year of accepting position



Upon Hire



Preferred



and



Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)



Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)



Upon Hire



Required



 



**Work Experience**



Experience



Experience Details



Required/

Preferred



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**



KSAs



Proficiency



Excellent organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills; required



 



Knowledgeable in the documentation of social/work case management intervention methods; required



 



Excellent interpersonal skills; required



 



Demonstrated knowledge in the following areas:  pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics



 



Participate in Best Practice Models for care transitions



 



Demonstrates positive leadership with Physicians, insurance companies, industry representatives and all other persons or entities within our service area



 



Embraces the Mission, Vision, Values and Critical Success Factors of our organization



 



Represents NMMC in a positive, professional manner



 



Must have extensive contact with: Medical Staff, Nursing Personnel, DME Providers, Home Health Agencies, Community Agencies, referral resource providers, Utilization Review Manager, patients, and family members



 



Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills



 



Must project a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve

North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000APT. Posted job title: Case Management- Case Management

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