Case Manager RN - Care Continuity Services UH/TMC (6:00AM-4:30PM)

University Health
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
2301 Holmes Street (Show on map)
Oct 26, 2024
If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site. Please log into myWORKDAY to search for positions and apply. Case Manager RN - Care Continuity Services UH/TMC (6:00AM-4:30PM) 101 Truman Medical Center Job LocationUniversity Health Truman Medical Center Kansas City, Missouri Department Care Continuity UHTMC Position Type Full time Work Schedule 6:00AM - 4:30PM Hours Per Week 40 If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as "Kansas City's Essential Hospital," UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City. We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. UH is comprised of three campuses: UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri.The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology. Partnered with UMKC and Children's Mercy Hospital. University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we're a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women's services, including high-risk maternity care. The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings. UH 1 is UH's beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the location for all of our primary care and women's care clinics. UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee's Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families. UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care.It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center. UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area's largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads Building, located in Kansas City's vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services. We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations. Job Description The Case Manager (CM) is a registered nurse who is responsible for ensuring quality clinical and cost-effective outcomes by identifying patients who may benefit from case management services which include, but are not limited to collaboration with patients/support systems and the healthcare team to assess patient needs, develop, implement, and provide ongoing evaluation of individualized plans of care, monitor patient progress throughout the continuum of care, and advocate for services to meet specific patient needs. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or the equivalent in a combination of education and experience. Licensed as a registered professional nurse in the State of Missouri. Excellent verbal, telephonic, electronic, and written communication skills. Must be able to read and speak the English language. Excellent partnership building and interpersonal skills with all levels of internal and external customers and the ability to perform effectively in team situations. Solid clinical knowledge base in medical-surgical nursing with above-average organizational/prioritization skills. Proficient computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. Current BCLS certification. Minimum of two (2) years' experience in an acute care setting. Preferred Qualifications: RN Experience in hospital utilization review, utilization management, and/or case management.