Job Description
Hello, Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application: Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it. You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application. You can only apply one time to a job requisition. Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process. Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile. Thank you, Human Resources Important Applications Instructions: Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/ license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted. Job Requisition ID: R00049097 Job Category: Nursing Organization: Case Managers Location/s: Main Campus Jackson Job Title: RN Case Manager - Emergency Department - Nights - 7p-7a Job Summary: Coordinates comprehensive care for ER patients to ensure seamless, cost-effective, and high-quality care delivery. Leads a multidisciplinary team in providing quality care to a designated patient population and their families. Evaluates patients for appropriateness of care and medical necessity, assesses and coordinates efforts to meet resource management goals, enhances patient outcomes, and monitors the cost-effectiveness of care. Performs all duties in accordance with the medical center’s mission, vision, and purpose. Education & Experience Education and Experience Required: One (1) year of nursing experience in an inpatient setting. Certifications, Licenses, or Registration required: Valid RN license Preferred Qualifications: RN case management certification preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge and understanding of patient care for a specified population. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Knowledge and understanding of computer systems. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to multi-task. Problem solving skills. Organizational and time management skills. Demonstrates productivity in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Performs and documents comprehensive assessments for ER patients whose diagnosis, procedures, or psychosocial needs indicate they would benefit from case management, ensuring rapid identification of at-risk patients. Collaborates with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement a plan of care appropriate to the urgent nature of the ER setting. Continuously reassesses and documents patients’ clinical and psychosocial needs, as well as the effectiveness of case management interventions. Facilitates timely access to appropriate resources and services, coordinating with hospital departments, community agencies, and social services to address patient needs efficiently. Coordinates and implements case management interventions to achieve goals within the limited time frame typical of the ER environment. Leads case management activities for specific ER patient populations, such as frequent utilizers, high-risk patients, or those with complex social needs. Monitors patient progress and collaborates with the clinical team to adjust the plan of care as the patient’s condition evolves during their ER visit. Evaluates the appropriateness and medical necessity of proposed care plans, ensuring alignment with hospital policies and best practices for acute care. Facilitates safe and timely transitions, including admission to inpatient units, transfer to other facilities, or discharge with appropriate outpatient follow-up. Collaborates closely with social workers, nurses, physicians, and other team members to address patients’ immediate and long-term needs, including psychosocial support, community resources, and follow-up care. Utilizes reports, data, and scheduling tools to evaluate performance measures, identify trends, and support quality improvement initiatives within the ER case mana