RN Admissions Case Manager (UM)- Concurrent and ED- OLGMC- PRN- Remote

Required - Registered Nurse Diploma or equivalent

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Required - 1 year of Hospital based experience in the delivery of patient care.

Experience functioning independently and working well within a team setting. 
Experience responding to change positively and working calmly as well as efficiently in high pressure situations.

Preferred- Experience in Case Management or Utilization Review
Business and Financial Knowledge as well as understanding of Health Care Delivery Systems 

Required - Current RN License in the state of practice. 

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Ability to respond to change positively and work calmly, as well as efficiently in high pressure situations.
• Ability to function independently and work well within a team setting.
• Sense of objectivity, strong ethical principles, professionalism, sense of humor, strong work ethic, energy, and creativity

• Supports the values of Service Excellence, Teamwork and Integrity. Maintains minimum standards for licensure and strives for professional /personal development.

• Performs Pre-Admission, Admission and Continued Stay activities

• Maintains open communication with all appropriate parties.

• Manages aspects of the planning process in anticipation of the patient’s movement through the healthcare system.

• Proactively interacts with managed care/ third party payers to obtain financial certification, to appropriate reimbursement and minimize reimbursement denials.

• Manages the care of assigned patients through the healthcare system based on the patient’s individual needs.

• Additional duties as assigned.