RN Case Manager - Ochsner St Mary - PRN

Required - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in nursing. 

Required - None.

Preferred - 3 years of hospital-based experience in discharge planning, case management or utilization review.

Required - Current registered nurse license in state of practice.

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Preferred - Certification in Case Management (CCM) or Accredited Case Manager (ACM).

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

• Performs pre-admission, admission, and continued stay reviews as directed per CMS guidelines, commercial payer guidelines, and/or hospital policy.

• Supports the values of service excellence, teamwork and integrity and maintains minimum standards for licensure and strives for personal/professional development.

• Maintains knowledge of the conditions of participation as it relates to utilization review and discharge planning.

• Maintains open communication with all appropriate parties while functioning as a liaison between ED physicians, hospitalists, attending physicians, and physician advisors.

• Leads the oversight and management of the functional and financial outcomes, including coordination and implementation of the discharge plan, during the acute-care hospitalization.

• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.