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Registered Nurse, Care Manager

Care New England Health System Warwick, RI

Part Time 48hrs/pp. Every 3rd weekend, holiday rotation. Primary Function: The RN Care Manager (RN CM) performs utilization management, case management and discharge planning activities for acute care, and/or extended care patients including ambulatory and emergency department patients. The RN Care Manager works with the patient health care teams to assess patients transition/discharge planning needs, actively prevent unnecessary admissions/readmissions, and facilitate timely transitions/discharges. Job Qualifications and Specifications: If hired after January 01, 2016, a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing school, college, or university is required. Must have and maintain license as a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island. Minimum of 3 to 5 years related clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. Case Management experience or knowledge required. Knowledge is defined as applicant has 1) a Nursing Care Management Certificate of Graduate Studies or 2) demonstrates current knowledge of Care Management through applicant pre-hire assessment. As of January 01, 2016, Certification in Case Management (CCM or ACM) must be earned within 24 months of employment, prorated for part-time staff. Ability to effectively communicate with and gain cooperation of resident and attending physicians with regards to documentation needs and to effectively influence all members of the interdisciplinary care team during difficult cases to achieve appropriate resolutions. Must have effective written and oral communication. The ability to interpret medical data as documented. Utilization management, quality management and basic knowledge of third party payers is preferred. Knowledge and training in multiple computer systems required to perform position responsibilities (i.e. EMR, Microsoft Office, etc.). Participation in weekend, and holiday coverage rotation. Flexibility to cover as needed. Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health. Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis. EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.