Job Description
Description
Introduction
Lafayette Regional Health Center is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to work more efficiently. Are you passionate about delivering patient-centered care? Submit your application for Registered Nurse RN Case Manager position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient.
Benefits
Lafayette Regional Health Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
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Job Summary and Qualifications
The Case Manager (CM) ensures high-quality, patient-centered care by managing Rehabilitative care to ensure optimum outcomes. The CM provides, coordinates, and directs care specific to the needs of each Rehab patient. The CM collaborates with the Rehab Program Director and Facility Case Management Director regarding departmental functions. The CM coordinates efforts within the Rehabilitation team.
As a case manager, you must focus on using strategies that are fiscally responsible, meaning they know how and where to get the necessary resources to deliver excellent care at a cost that is affordable. You will work together with patients and their families, but also with other physicians and partners such as the pharmaceutical and medical technology industry, as well as with insurance companies
About this unit:
- Support the 25 Bed Facility
- Swing Bed Level Offered, Skilled Care and Rehab Focus
- Average of 12 to 15 Patients Per Day; with Winter months towards 25
- Strong Team Oriented Unit; opportunity to support patients at the most critical time in a fast paced environment
What you will do in this role:
- You will provide program orientation to patients/families/caregivers. Orientation will include the case manager's role, Rehab philosophy, and continued stay and discharge criteria. Orientation will also include Medicare and insurance benefits, grievance procedures, treatment plan process, and rights and responsibilities.
- You will act as the coordinator of patient/family/caregiver education. You will promote the participation of the patient/family/caregiver in team discussions related to plans, goals, and status. This will be conducted through Family Conferences and other interactions.
- You will ensure the implementation of the patient's treatment plan that supports the patient's strengths, abilities, needs, and preferences. You will facilitate the involvement of the patient throughout the rehabilitation process.
- You will document the findings of the Discharge Planning Evaluation (DPE) and psychosocial assessments. You will communicate the social, financial, or discharge needs and preferences of the patient/family/caregiver.
- You will assume accountability for promoting consistent, positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.
What qualifications you will need:
- Registered Nurse
- Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree
Lafayette Regional Health Center is a 25+ bed critical access hospital. Our hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission. We are known for compassionate and high-quality acute and outpatient medical care services in a small-town environment. We operate three physician clinics throughout Lafayette County. Patients enjoy the comfort of knowing they’re receiving quality healthcare in their hometown. We are located in historic Lexington, Missouri, 50 miles east of Kansas City. Our hospital is part of HCA Healthcare Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in Kansas City and the surrounding areas.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive
Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Registered Nurse RN Case Manager opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.