Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Nurse Case Manager – 100%FTE, Day - 20 S. Park (Healthcare)
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Make a difference in transitions of care as an RN Skilled Nursing Facility Case Manager.
We are seeking a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Nurse Case Manager to help coordinate care for individuals across the continuum. The nurse in this role will:
- Help to manage transitions and care efficiencies for patients residing in a SNF either short-term rehabilitation or long-term care.
- Focus on patient experience, readmission prevention, length of stay management and transition planning.
- Regularly meet and communicate with patients, families, SNF Case Managers, SNF APPs, social workers, physicians and other caregivers to develop transition plans of care.
Education:
Minimum – Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher.
Preferred – Master's Degree in Nursing.
Work Experience:
Minimum – Two (2) years experience as registered nurse.
Preferred – Previous experience in post-acute care setting. Previous case management experience. Experience and proficiency using Epic.
Licenses and Certifications:
Minimum – Registration as a registered nurse in state where employed or licensure in the state licensure compact. CPR/BLS.
Preferred – Case Management Certification.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution and motivational interviewing skills.
- Excellent prioritization and organizational skills.
- Ability to work as team member and as independent service provider.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and spelling.
- Knowledge and experience documenting in an electronic medical record.
- Ability to educate staff.
- Ability to provide counseling and emotional support with compassion and respect for the individual.
- Ability to provide support to members of the care team.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Physical Requirements:
Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
Work Schedule: 100%FTE, 40 hours per week. This is a Day shift position and includes eight (8) hour shifts, Monday - Friday; 8AM - 4:30PM. No weekends and no holiday rotation required. Hours may vary based on operational needs of department.
UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.
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