RN Care Manager - Case Management Per-Diem - Northwest Medical Center Houghton

Per-Diem  Care/Case Manager RN at Houghton Hospital

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Coordinates the overall interdisciplinary plan of care for a patient, from admission to discharge. Acts as a liaison between patient/family and healthcare personnel to ensure necessary care is provided promptly and effectively. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a head of a department/unit. Associates degree required, bachelors degree prefer. Must be a registered nurse with at least 2 years of clinical experience. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements

Education:                 

Minimum - Associate's degree; Master's/Bachelor's degree preferred in nursing.                                

Experience:                

Required:  2 years of clinical/hospital experience or 2 years of experience in related area.

Preferred:  Five (5) years’ experience in Case Management

Skills:                

Ability to read, communicate, and document effectively through oral, written, or electronic means.  Strong organizational and customer service skills.  Ability to interview others and assess situations, prioritize and respond promptly to a changing workload.         

Licenses/Certifications:        

Required for RN:  Current Arizona RN license or compact state license

BLS Basic Cardiac (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)

Northwest Medical Center Houghton is a 62-bed, full-service hospital serving Tucson's east side. With a cath lab, 24/7 emergency care at our emergency department and Northwest Emergency Center at Vail, ICU (medical/surgical and telemetry), full lab and radiology services and four operating rooms supporting a broad array of specialties, Northwest Medical Center Houghton holds plenty of opportunity for applicants. Whether caring for patients at the bedside or supporting the hospital in a non-clinical role, we're excited to build a team who can really make an impact on our community. Northwest Medical Center Houghton is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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