Care Manager, RN

Phoebe Putney Health System


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Valdosta, GA
Contract type: Full time
General Requirements

  • Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
  • Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
  • Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
  • Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
  • Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
  • Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
  • Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
  • May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
  • May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
  • May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
  • Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
  • May be scheduled as needed including overtime

Qualifications - External

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing from a state accredited school (Required)
  • 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in from a state accredited School of Professional Nursing (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • 2 - 3 years Recent acute care experience with relevant clinical experience in the assigned area. (Required)
  • 1 - 2 years Case management or utilization review experience in a hospital or related setting (Preferred)

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

  • Required Certifications/Licensures: Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license
  • Preferred Certifications/Licensures: Certified Case Manager (CCM)

GENERAL SKILLS

  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Customer Relations
  • Mathematical
  • Analytical
  • Grammar / Spelling
  • Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
  • Follow Verbal Instructions
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • General Clerical Skills
  • Maintains knowledge of current federal, state and accreditation requirements applicable to utilization review and discharge planning; demonstrates skill in the application of this knowledge
  • Demonstrates sound critical thinking, judgement and problem solving skills
  • Demonstrates ability to prioritize assignment and issues to effectively manage case load or projects
  • Fosters and demonstrates teamwork with an ability to work collaboratively with social work staff and the interdisciplinary team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
  • Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
  • Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Standing - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
  • Walking - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
  • Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
  • Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
  • Bending/Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
  • Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
  • Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
  • Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

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