Per Diem / PRN Nurse RN - Case Management
North Mississippi Health Services
Tupelo, MS

**JOB SUMMARY**

The Coordinator - Care RN at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for conducting patient assessments to determine their needs and barriers to disease management or recovery. They implement interventions, monitor the effectiveness of care plans, and coordinate transition of care to post-acute services. The Coordinator educates patients and family members on the provided services and collaborates with various healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care.

 

**JOB FUNCTIONS**

Coordinates:
 • Conducts assessment to determine patient needs and barriers to disease management of continued recovery
 • Implements appropriate interventions to address identified patient needs and maintain regulatory requirements
 • Monitors the effectiveness of the patient’s care plan and intervenes when necessary to address potential
    progression delays
 • Arranges appropriate post-acute services and procurement of durable medical equipment
 • Coordinates transition of care as indicated
 • Assess the discharge planning needs of the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient
 

Reporting:
 • Documents assessment findings and interacts in the clinical record according to establish standards
 • Performs cost/benefit analysis to determine most cost effective care
 • Documents type education received by the patient and/or family members
 

Education:
 • Educates patient and/or family member(s) to the processes and services provided
 • Attend and provide continuing education in-services
 • Participates in performance improvement projects, committees, and teams
 

Communicates:
 • Communicates patient needs to appropriate sources such as Physicians, medical staff, DME Companies, Home Health and Hospice Staff,  and Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Facilities
 • Communicates effectively with adult and geriatric patient 
 • Participates on committees and Physician Section meetings as requested/required
 

Quality Improvement:
 • Participates in QI initiates and other Hospital performance improvement programs
 

Regulation:
 • Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines
 • Complies with appropriate Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues
 

 

**Remote Work Capable**

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**QUALIFICATIONS**

 

**Education**

Education Level

Education Details

Required/
Preferred

 

Associate's Degree

with 3 years nursing, social work or counseling experience

Required

or

Bachelor's Degree

in Nursing, Social Work, or Counseling

Required

and

Master's Degree

 

Preferred

 

 

**Licenses and Certifications**

Licenses/Certifications

Licenses/Certification Details

Time Frame

Required/
Preferred

 

RN  - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure

 

Upon Hire

Required

or

LMSW  - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure

 

Upon Hire

Required

or

LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor

 

Upon Hire

Required

 

 

Certified as a Board Certified Case Manager within 1 year of accepting position

Upon Hire

Preferred

and

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Upon Hire

Required

 

**Work Experience**

Experience

Experience Details

Required/
Preferred

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

KSAs

Proficiency

Excellent organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills; required

 

Knowledgeable in the documentation of social/work case management intervention methods; required

 

Excellent interpersonal skills; required

 

Demonstrated knowledge in the following areas:  pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics

 

Participate in Best Practice Models for care transitions

 

Demonstrates positive leadership with Physicians, insurance companies, industry representatives and all other persons or entities within our service area

 

Embraces the Mission, Vision, Values and Critical Success Factors of our organization

 

Represents NMMC in a positive, professional manner

 

Must have extensive contact with: Medical Staff, Nursing Personnel, DME Providers, Home Health Agencies, Community Agencies, referral resource providers, Utilization Review Manager, patients, and family members

 

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

 

Must project a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve