Patient Placement Case Manager

Description:

The Patient Placement Case Manager is responsible for the coordinating the placement of all admissions (elective and emergent) and transfers to MMC-NI in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines. The Patient Placement Case Manager will coordinate, prioritize, and optimize patient flow throughout the MMC-NI network, as well as coordinate, and facilitate patient entry into MMC-NI from other health care facilities/organizations. The Patient Placement Case Manager works to ensure the timely and seamless clinical transition of patients through medically appropriate levels of care. Uses skilled interventions and evidence based practice knowledge to collaborate (patient, physician and multidisciplinary treatment team) and achieve quality outcomes, paces care and negotiates appropriate reimbursement.

Education

What we are looking for:

Graduate of accredited school of nursing.

Current RN Licensure in the state of Iowa.

BSN or approved BA is preferred.

Experience

Five years of clinical nursing experience required with previous experience in Critical Care or the Emergency Room desirable.