Job Description Summary:

Logan Health's Brendan House has an opportunity for an RN, Case Management to act as a Care Transitions Coordinator. This position coordinates discharges and assists with admissions to the facility with a primary focus on our Transitional Care Unit (TCU).

This position assesses and identifies patient needs per department procedure and protocol as applicable to assigned area(s).

Qualifications:

• Current Montana RN license or a multi-state compact license with authorization to practice nursing within the state of Montana; required. BSN preferred. 

• Minimum of two (2) years’ RN experience in a similar position within a medical setting (e.g. physician office, clinic, or hospital) required.  Minimum of one (1) year case management experience preferred. 

• Case Management Certification preferred.

• Healthcare Provider (HCP) CPR, ACLS, and/or BLS certification required and/or as dictated by each practice/service line.

• Understanding of the confidentiality laws that govern the provider-patient relationship, including but not limited to HIPAA guidelines.

• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.

• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.

• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Job Specific Duties:

• Identifies clinical and social needs of patient related to admission and/or discharge. Formulates a plan for transition in a safe and timely manner to the least restrictive environment that can meet each patient’s needs.  Collaborates with stakeholders to address social determinants of health (SDOH) and a thorough admission and/or discharge plan as applicable to assigned area(s).

• Identifies patients at risk for readmission and works with the interdisciplinary team across the continuum to formulate and implement a discharge plan to decrease the risk for readmission. 

• Acts as a resource to providers, patients, caregivers and interdisciplinary team regarding community resources and reimbursement as applicable to assigned area(s).

• Exhibits knowledge and skills necessary to provide for the physical, psychological, and cultural needs appropriate to the age, ethnicity and special needs of the patient.  Acknowledges and advocates for a patient’s right to self-determination and informed consent.

• Consistently reflects ownership and professionalism towards Case Management.  Identifies areas in need of improvement and serves an active role in developing solutions. Exhibits the Logan Health Core Values in all interactions.

• Responds to, and provides direction in, a changing workload in a positive and professional manner.

• Consistently promotes the use of the most appropriate setting and level of care to optimize patient outcomes and ensure efficient use of healthcare resources.

• Identifies and obtains necessary provider documentation and orders to ensure compliance with all applicable Logan Health, State, and Federal requirements as they relate to Utilization Review, Discharge Planning, and Care Coordination processes as applicable to assigned area(s).

• Communicates frequently with patient and family/support to promote the development of a patient-focused plan, and ensure that the patient and family/support members are informed and involved in decisions about care.  

• As applicable to assigned area(s); provides medical case management for injured employees, coordinates medical/occupational resources, serves as a resource to appropriate stakeholders related to Workers Compensation, etc.

• The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification.  Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.  Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.  Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Logan Health takes great pride in offering its employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vison insurance

• 401(k) with generous matching

• Employer-provided life insurance

• Voluntary life and disability insurance options

• Critical Illness and Voluntary Accident options

• Employee assistance program (EAP)

• FSA or HSA option

• Free parking

• Paid time off, Holiday pay, and Illness bank

• Employee referral program

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Employee Wellness Program that includes wellness coaching, classes, wellness incentives and more

• Logan Health Fitness Center - Waived registration fee and 1/2 off monthly membership dues

Shift:

Day Shift - 8 Hours (United States of America)

Schedule Details:

Please know schedules and shifts are subject to change based on patient care and department/organizational needs.

Schedule:

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week.  Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check

• Reference checks

• Drug Screening

• Health and Immunizations Screening

• Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.