Job ID82353
LocationAurora, Colorado
Full/Part TimeOn Demand
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Why Work at Children's....
Here, it's different. Come join us.Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcareexcellence for more than 100 years.Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists,researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future ofchild health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and acelebrated history, we're making new strides every day.We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses CredentialingCenter and are consistently recognized among the nation's top 10 pediatrichospitals by U.S. News & World Report.As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families fromall over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals,11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatriccare specialties.Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the bestpossible care to each child and family we treat.That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access,advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with differentidentities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know wecan see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects thediversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diversetalent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help usone day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comesthrough oA career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, andmotivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it'sdifferent.
Job Overview
The Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager develops, coordinates,implements and evaluates individualized patient care plans. The Case Managercollaborates with the patient, family, other healthcare team members,community providers, and community resources and payers, resulting in anappropriate level of care, placement, length of stay, follow up care,outcomes and reimbursement.
Additional Information
Department: Case ManagementHours per week: varies based on unit needsShift: Sunday through Saturday 0800 to 0001 as neededThis position will provide Utilization Management support
Qualifications
EDUCATION - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)EXPERIENCE - Three years of nursing experience in a pediatric setting or threeyears of Case Management experienceLICENSURE - Registered Nurse License.
Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARENo Direct Patient CareESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAn employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of thefollowing essential functions. These examples do not include all of thefunctions which the employee may be expected to perform.Provides assessment, planning, facilitation, and advocacy for optimalclinical and financial outcomes.Collects and assesses relevant information, including but not limited to,medical needs, payer resources, family resources and communityresources, in order to develop patient specific plans.Coordinates with the family in development of patient specific plans.Performs a variety of case management functions, including but not limitedto, coordinating admissions from and transfers to referring facilities andproviders, utilization review, discharge planning, transportationcoordination and care coordination in a variety of clinical settings.Communicates and collaborates with internal and external resources across thecontinuum of care to meet patient, family and organizational goals.Advocates for the appropriate use of internal and external resources.Executes and documents activities and interventions designed to meetpatient, family and organizational goals.Continuousl reviews and modifies strategies, processes and interventionsbased on patient and environmental variability, to meet patient, familyand organizational goals.Measures, interprets and utilizes data to advance clinical, quality,financial and patient outcomes and utilize resources effectively.Participates in departmental committees and projects as assigned.
Other Information
COMPETENCIESADAPTABILITY - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes inwork responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes,structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring thebenefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make thechange successful.