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Responsible for the coordination and implementation of case management activities. Encompasses all care needs of patient during the time frame the patient requires care within the hospital setting. Remains point of contact for patient/family/legal representative until patient transitions to another service line OP case manager or patient navigator. Works with all members of the healthcare and multidisciplinary team to assure a collaborative approach is maintained in care and treatment of the patient. Reviews care and treatment for appropriateness against screening and reimbursement criteria for appropriate referral management. Plans and coordinates all necessary care services and needs for the patient. Provides patient/family/legal representative with community and/or care need resources. Organizes and leads necessary care conferences or multidisciplinary care team discussions. Sends any ordered or necessary referrals to the appropriate service line Patient Navigators, OP Case Manager, or community resource contact for review of appropriateness of services or resources requested. Attends daily care rounds if applicable, communicates any changes in the patient's clinical condition that may impact their transitional care plan to the multi-disciplinary care team and remains point of contact for the patient/family/legal representative during hospitalization. Communicates and collaborates with multidisciplinary care team members, Patient Navigators, OP Case Manager, patients/families/legal representatives. Continual monitoring and assessment of patients care plan goals and needs and modifies referrals and resource requests as necessary. Provides indirect and/or direct patient care as they identify, assess, plan, and evaluate the needs of patients for discharge and transitions of care.

Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations. Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.

Will perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned. Will follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations and procedures of any licensing board or agency. Must comply with all Benefis Health System's organization policies and procedures.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN Preferred
• Current state registered nurse license required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Must have thorough knowledge of clinical nursing skills.