Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
The Registered Nurse Case Manager provides clinically and evidence-based patient care coordination, supporting the delivery of safe and effective patient care. Responsibilities include assessment, interdisciplinary discharge planning, and implementation of home healthcare services for assigned patients.
Candidates must have 3 years of RN experience with a BSN or 5 years of RN experience with an Associate's degree, along with a commitment to obtaining a BSN within 2.5 years if hired with an Associate's degree. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree and experience in care coordination and case management.
Master's degree Experience in care coordination, case management, discharge planning and/or utilization review Education Graduation from an accredited school of nursing Certification Summary Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia or Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact Registered Nurse Case Management Certification from approved accrediting organization within 1 year of meeting eligibility requirements, within 2 years of hire for a 0.8 FTE or greater, or within 3 years of hire for a 0.6 FTE or less Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Effective decision-making /problem-solving skills, demonstration of creativity in problem-solving, influential leadership skill Demonstrated effective critical thinking skills and ability to anticipate patient discharge needs Moderate to expert computer skills Working knowledge of the financial aspects of third-party payors and reimbursement Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment Job Responsibilities Completes initial screen of all patients on admission (not to exceed within 24 hours of admission) utilizing specific trigger criteria to identify needs related to care coordination and/or discharge planning. Develops, initiates, and implements a robust transition care plan in collaboration with clinical team for all applicable patients. Cultivates and maintains effective interaction/communication with medical staff, nursing staff, social workers, and others to drive the care coordination process and facilitate continuity of patient care. Communicates with all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate the care coordination process for assigned workload. Communicates with home health agencies, third-party payors, and other community resources as needed to coordinate discharge needs. Facilitates and provides ongoing communication with patient/family and interdisciplinary staff to identify and resolve potential barriers. Facilitates care conferences, interdisciplinary rounds, and other meetings. Participates in focused system initiatives and facilitates clinical practice guidelines at the patient level. Performs outpatient and clinic care coordination and monitors patients' care as they transition between outpatient and inpatient services where appropriate. Refers cases identified as risk management issues, peer review issues, or quality issues to appropriate personnel. Performs other responsibilities as required. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law. Primary Location Address 1001 Johnson Ferry Rd Job Family Nursing-Bedside Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Have questions about the recruitment process? Check out What to Expect.
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