RN - Patient Resource Manager (FT) 7a-7p Weekends

Company: Ballad Health
Location: Johnson City
Posted on: May 8, 2024

Job Description:

*Job Title:*RN - Patient Resource Manager (FT) 7a-7p Weekends - Johnson City, TN*Job Code:*MSHA000AOJ*Location:*JOHNSON CITY MEDICAL CENTER, Johnson City, TN*Position Type:*Full-time (scheduled 72 hrs or more per pay period)*Job Definition**Job Description*Become a part of the Ballad Health story.Together, we are transforming our region. Were making communities healthier. Were expanding access to critical services in rural areas. Were investing in health research and medical education. _And we need you!_ Ballad Health is seeking compassionate individuals who are excited about making a difference and caring for those in need.Our Team Members in benefits eligible positions enjoy a comprehensive compensation package, a competitive salary with outstanding benefits. There are also many opportunities for personal and professional growth. Your benefits package with Ballad Health will include:* Medical Plan* Dental Plan* Vision Plan* Retirement Plan with Employer Matching Contribution* Paid Time Off* Paid Major Medical Leave* Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans* Life Insurance* Tuition Reimbursement Program*SCOPE OF POSITION*Patient Resource Management is a comprehensive, coordinated approach to planning high quality patient care for all patients from the neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric population (s). RN - Patient Resource Managers function as the non-physician team leader and as such assume overall responsibility for coordinating services, programs, and personnel necessary to maximize patient outcomes and quality care, ensuring efficient movement of the patient through the continuum of care, and minimizing unnecessary resource utilization in a selected group of patients. To perform this function, the RN - Patient Resource Manager must have exceptional clinical assessment and intervention skills to oversee the care provided their assigned patient population. The RN - Patient Resource Manager must review the patients status daily and identify issues requiring intervention. They must anticipate, plan and discuss patient needs with the patient and family, physician, members of the interdisciplinary team, and third-party payers.As the non-physician team leader, the RN - Patient Resource Manager must ensure appropriateness and timeliness of medical interventions and ancillary services. They are to ensure a collaborative and team approach to patient care to minimize delays in care delivery and ensure positive outcomes. The RN - Patient Resource Manager oversees the collection of appropriate data that identifies opportunities for improvement in service delivery and assists in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of services when appropriate. This individual must work closely with physicians and intervene when barriers to care are encountered. In addition, this individual will oversee clinical documentation in assigned patient groups to ensure documentation is complete and accurately reflects patients status and medical interventions completed.The RN - Patient Resource Manager is responsible for ensuring ongoing communication and collaboration with payer sources, achieving appropriate pre-certification and ongoing concurrent certification such that Ballad Health is paid appropriately for services provided. As such, the individual must have an in-depth knowledge and ability to apply various payer's rules and regulations, admission, discharge and continued stay reimbursement criteria and both Interqual and Milliman Guidelines. The RN - Patient Resource Manager must ensure that patients are admitted appropriately, and that continued care is appropriate for their clinical needs in the appropriate place in the continuum. While the RN - Patient Resource Manager must monitor resource management and cost effectiveness of care for their assigned patient population; patient safety and achieving positive clinical outcomes will always be the ultimate guiding force in the Patient Resource Managers position.As part of this role, the RN - Patient Resource Manager must also oversee the discharge planning process including plan development, implementation, education and acquisition of resources for a successful discharge. The RN - Patient Resource Manager oversees utilization of patient care protocols and clinical pathways and ensures appropriate patient and family education has occurred prior to discharge. This individual demonstrates competency in the care of Neonate, Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric patients.*REPORTING RELATIONSHIP*See Table of Organization.*EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE*Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited Nursing program. Varied clinical experience. Experience in Quality, Case Management, Utilization Review, or similar field is preferred.Valid and active RN licensure in appropriate stateJob Type: Full-timeby Jobble

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