Job Information
Waverly Health Center Case Management Nurse .75 FTE 1st shift in Waverly, Iowa
SCHEDULE
FTE: .75, 1st shift
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
Case management is a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation, and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual’s and family’s comprehensive health needs through communication and available resources to promote quality cost-effective outcomes.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education, Experience, and Training
a. Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa. Certification in case management and BSN preferred.
b. Minimum of three to five years clinical experience in a nursing unit dealing with providers and patient’s records and have functional knowledge of utilization management and case management.
c. Must have strong organizational abilities, communication, and leadership skills.
d. Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system. Job specific systems are also required.
e. Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.
Physical Requirements
a. Sitting – Approximately 50% of shift.
b. Standing – Approximately 25% of shift.
c. Walking – Approximately 25% of shift.
d. Lifting – Approximately 35 pounds. Must use, and require staff to use, when in hospital and prehospital settings, proper body mechanics and ergonomics and, as applicable, lifting/moving devices.
e. Twisting – Not a requirement.
f. Bending – Infrequent.
g. Squat/Kneel – Infrequent.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
May come in contact with hazardous chemicals or treatment modalities.
The possibility exists of exposure to communicable disease due to working in a healthcare environment.
Involvement in patient care may result in unavoidable work-related illnesses.