Register Nurse (RN) - Case Manager

Day Shift (M-F Hours: 8a-4:30 with call rotation every 7 weeks) No Holidays!

Wilmington, DE

10K Sign-on Bonus!

Christiana Care Wilmington Hospital is looking for an energetic, motivated Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager who wants professional autonomy and understands the importance of care coordination.

The Case Manager (RN) is a vital member of the interdisciplinary team that is responsible for creating, implementing, and monitoring treatment plans to ensure safe, timely, and effective transitions throughout the care continuum and discharge planning.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Oversees the utilization of healthcare resources, including discharge planning to facilitate the achievement of clinical, quality, financial, and patient satisfaction goals.

UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT: Reviews the admission assessment and collaborates with primary nurse and other health care providers to ensure a multidisciplinary plan-of-care is in place to meet identified patient care needs and desired outcomes.

Identifies system issues that serve as barriers to care. Participates in the development and implementation of strategies to remove barriers and facilitate performance improvement measures.

CASE MANAGEMENT: Identifies patients who have post-acute care, placement, and complex discharge planning needs based on a comprehensive assessment that includes physical, as well as psycho-social factors/needs.

Anticipates, initiates, and establishes a discharge plan for patients with post-acute care needs, collaborating with the physician, nurse, and other health care providers, the patient, their family/primary caregiver(s), third-party payers, and employer following established clinical guidelines, standards, and pathways.

PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT: Reviews patients' progress with members of the health care team. Monitors use of clinical pathways, verifying appropriate use and progress toward identified patient care outcomes. Monitors compliance with National Patient Safety Goals within the assigned unit.

Participates in monthly unit-based PI meetings to improve compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and JCAHO ongoing readiness efforts. Assists with data collection and implementation of action plans for CMS, JCAHO, and AHA Quality Initiatives as well as CCHS-defined measures.

About Us

ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic healthcare organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible, and lowering healthcare costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,299 beds), a free-standing emergency department, a Level I trauma center, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health.

ChristianaCare Offers

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
• Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions.
• Generous paid time off with annual rollover and opportunities to cash out.
• 12-week paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

Education & Leadership Requirements

• Delaware RN licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of Delaware
• BSN or commitment to obtaining BSN within three years of the hire date.
• At least one year of experience as an RN.
• BLS preferre.
• Case Management Certification (CCM) is required within 18 months of eligibility.
• Complete a minimum of 8 continuing education credits (CEU) per year in Utilization and/or Case Management.
• Demonstrates ongoing commitment to the department by serving as a preceptor, providing in-service and/or educational presentations annually, and participating in unit-based PI initiatives, including organizational and regulatory monitors and/or measurements. Actively participates in department operational planning work groups.
• Demonstrates commitment and leadership in specialty through membership in professional organizations such as CMSA, ACMA, etc. attending meetings at a minimum on an annual basis and sharing updates with colleagues.

Qualities & Experience

• Excellent partnership within and across disciplines.
• Work with a team that values collaboration and recognizes the importance of serving together.
• Strong critical thinking and prioritization
• Anticipate the needs of others by helping with compassion and generosity.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.