Case Management RN - Per Diem

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description:

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth recognizes Integrity, Respect, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence as the Core Values of our organization.  It is the philosophy of BID-Plymouth to follow the LEAN methodology in order to provide the full continuum of health care services and the best quality patient centered care.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Identifies continuing care needs through assessment, interdisciplinary care rounds and/or requests.
• In collaboration with patients, families and community services establishes a coordinated discharge plan based on the patient's transition needs.
• Coordinates continuing care services to include skilled nursing, durable medical equipment and community services.
• Interfaces with aftercare providers to ensure smooth transition with the post discharge plan of care.
• Conducts ongoing assessment to determine the continued need for acute care, and appropriateness/timeliness of treatments/procedures to optimize reimbursement.
• Collaborates with the UR team regarding level of care determination/LOS.
• Coordinates continuing care for Extended Recovery, ED and other outpatient areas on request. 
• Accurately documents discharge plans, patient education needs and care coordination in the electronic medical record.

It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.

Education/Experience Required:

• Current MA RN License
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or advanced degree in healthcare preferred.
• CCM certification preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year recent experience in case management (within last 5 years)
• Experience working independently in an acute care setting
• Ability to identify appropriateness of patient’s admission and level of care needs (inpatient and observation)
• Strong interpersonal and negotiations skills demonstrated by a positive attitude, pleasant, professional and cooperative demeanor with patients, physicians, fellow employees, and insurance companies. 
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Epic and Careport.
• Ability to work independently.

Registration/Certification:

• Massachusetts RN License.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs. There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50 – 100 lbs and sitting. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Frequent keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving.

Pay Range:

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.  The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled