RN Case Manager - Capitol Mall/Maumelle Clinics

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree, ADN, or Diploma as a Registered Nurse.

• Valid Arkansas Registered Nursing License

• Minimum of 3 years RN experience in a clinical environment with current BLS certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Case Management (e.g. CCM, ANCC) or obtain within 1 year of hire date.

• Obtain BSN within 3 years of hire date.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Initiates referrals to internal and external interdisciplinary teams by utilizing pre-established, evidence-based screening criteria to coordinate patient admission, assignment to designated coverage area, target length of stay, and coordinates the discharge planning process in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

• Documents communication and concerns about coordination of care and services; communicates level of care or admission status when appropriate criteria are not met for inpatient, observation, or continued stay review; and, escalates appropriate cases to Physician Advisor for secondary review process.

• Serves as a resource for professional development to other UAMS employees. Participates in recruitment and retention of staff.

• Reports variances in care, systems, and processes through daily communications with the Floor Care Manager of the assigned area.

• Participates in the Performance Improvement process by evaluating the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice using current relevant data, evidence of best practices, and compliance measures.

• Implements Point of Care (POC) employing an interdisciplinary approach to Patient and Family Centered Care by using medical records to collaborate and communicate with the multidisciplinary team.

• Facilitates development and implementation of evidence-based, nursing practice standards in compliance with UAMS expectations.

• Performs other duties as requested.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.