RN CASE MANAGER

Company: NCH Healthcare
Location: El Paso
Posted on: October 14, 2024

Job Description:

ABOUT NCH NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care. NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we're proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan. Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. JOB SUMMARY The RN Case Manager serves as a patient advocate to support, guide and coordinate care for patients, families, and caregivers as they navigate their health and wellness journeys. The RN Case Manager is responsible for participating in the development of the patient's plan of care and facilitating efficient throughput, ensuring appropriate utilization of resources, identifying needs, and establishing safe and appropriate discharge plans.

• Screen all patients for clinical, psychosocial, financial, and other factors that may affect the progression of care and collaborate with patients/families/caregivers in goal setting that is reflective of the patient's needs.
• Evaluates the patient's/family's/caregiver's level of understanding and engagement with the progress toward goals and incorporates findings into the plan of care.
• Arranges services among community agencies, provider, patient/family/caregivers, and others involved in the plan of care.
• Provides patient/family/caregivers available tools/ resources including pertinent quality measures to make informed choices.
• Develops a plan that is clinically appropriate and focused on the patient's care needs and goals for care and treatment plan is consistent with patient choice and available resources.

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