staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Manager - $28+ per hour New

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager for a nursing job in Tupelo, Mississippi.

• Specialty: Care Manager
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

_Nursing Care:_

* Has the direct responsibility of caring for an assigned caseload of patients.
* Responsibilities include comprehensive assessment defined by COPs.
* Develop and implement appropriate revisions to individualized plans of care
* Deliver highest standard of care specific to patient condition/need.
* Responsible for appropriate and timely documentation of care and supervisory visits according to CMS and agency guidelines, policies and procedures.
* Additional responsibilities include: utilizing community resources as needed, maintaining an open and effective line of communication with the total health care community.
* Performs a comprehensive assessment of patient with each visit.
* Must maintain accurate and up to date patient clinical records; accurate accounting of supply usage; accurate daily visit record of patients, time and mileage

_Communication:_

* Communicates and coordinates patient care with patient/CG and all members of the health care team in various settings: inpatient, outpatient, MD clinics, Home care and Hospice.
* Information for authorizations for care according to various payer time frames

_Education:_

* Involved with Education / PI Regional Manager in development and implementation of educational material and programs for health care team, patients, families/caregivers, and community
* Assists with educating clinical staff by case conferencing, joint visits, and structured educational programs
* Pt / CG education of disease management and skilled care in home environment.

_Job Knowledge_ 

* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor’s in Nursing preferred.
* Currently licensed by the Mississippi Board of Nursing
* A minimum of two (2) years nursing experience required.
* Current BLS CPR certification required.
* Proficient computer skills / system connectivity skills preferred
* Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and skills to provide care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients

North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2​2​3​2​-​0​0​0​B​9​R. Posted job title: Care Manager

At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients.

With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.