RN, Case Manager
Position/Job Title: Prof RN - Case Manager,
Hours: Full-Time, 40 Hours
Job ProfileSummary
This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care servicesin accordance withphysician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Clinical Nurse duties: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of patients orprovidesnursing care andidentifiedclinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patients plan of care as directed.Providesprofessional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of otherlower levelprofessionals or manage processes and programs.The majority oftime is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typicallyacquiredthrough advanced education.A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.Typicallyresponsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision,coachingand reviewing the work oflower levelprofessionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems.
Job Overview
The professional registered nursepossessesand applies the skills and knowledge necessary for the delivery and management of patient care from admission through discharge.The professional registered nurse is knowledgeable of current trends in healthcare including but not limited to advances in technology, pharmacology, treatment care modalities, quality and patient safety.The professional registered nurse serves as a patient and family advocate whilefacilitatinga cooperative and collaborative environment among all health care providers. The professional registered nurseis responsible forthe planning, delivery and management of patient/family centered careutilizingthe nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice embedded in research,evidence basedpractice and/or best practices. The professional registered nurse at Tufts Medical Centerprovidesclinical excellence, which fosters and supports an environment central to our patient and family centered model of care.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Registered Nurse (RN) license or license eligible.
2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
3. Three (3) years of Case Management experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
2. Specialty Nursing certifications.
