RN - Case Manager - Weekends

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Manages and monitors care for an assigned patient population and provides clinical and educational support to ensure that quality and cost-effective care is provided. Collaborates with patients by assessing, facilitating, planning and advocating for health needs on an individual basis. Assist in development, analysis and evaluation of Evidence Based Medicine, in cooperation with other hospital personnel, provides appropriate and timely discharge planning with referrals to Social Services as indicated. Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service and Trust). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Evaluates appropriateness of nursing, medical and ancillary care of all assigned patients to decrease unnecessary tests/procedures and days admitted to the hospital: Facilitates the health delivery process to focus on the best practices based on Evidence Based Medicine in order to minimize unnecessary steps in the delivery of care. - Evaluates daily assigned patient's status and progress toward reaching goals in the plan of care (POC) and makes adjustments in care/services to enhance positive outcomes and improve average length of stay...