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Introduction

Do you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at Wesley Medical Center have the opportunity to make a real impact. As a(an) RN Case Manager Lead you can be a part of change.

Benefits

Wesley Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

+ Colleague recognition program

+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

It is an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your personal and professional goals. Help to advance the practice of nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as a (an) RN Case Manager Lead. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Position Summary:

This position provides support and oversight to the case management department and reports directly to the Hospital Case Management Director. This RN CM participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Provides administrative support to the Case Management Department. These functions include assigning staff referrals, messages and patients to daily assignment lists, timekeeping duties, orientation and training of new staff and serving as the leader in charge when the manager and director are unavailable.

Job Responsibilities:

+ Provides case management services for both inpatient and observation patients as assigned.

+ Demonstrates the ability to adapt technique/treatment to age of population served, including newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, while providing care/service with respect to cultural differences and spiritual needs.

+ Demonstrates responsibility and accountability in the coordination of case management office and staff daily assignments.

+ Ensures patient/family/other communications are forwarded to staff as requested.

+ Ensures accurate daily timekeeping, follows guidelines for all deadlines and handling exceptions, inputting base schedules, changes, call pay, and making final corrections

+ Coordinates, attends, and processes communications before and after meetings as requested

+ Courteously and professional handles department calls, maintains staffing minutes, shared drive and department web page.

+ Provides faxing, filing, reviewing, and processing of all department invoices.

+ Approves requests as appropriate for medications, transportation, equipment and other items needed to dismiss patients while ensuring compliance with ethics and compliance regulations.

+ Assists with audits and compliance with case management regulatory guidelines per CMS.

+ Manages VPro utilization for case management vendors

+ Assists in setting up new employees with office space, computer and phone access

+ Assists with patient and employee rounding and documents appropriately.

+ Evaluates progression of care using evidence-based tools and approved criteria (InterQual) throughout the episode of care; escalates progression and transition of care issues through the established chain of command

+ Facilitates patient throughput with an ongoing focus on an effective care transition, quality and efficiency

+ Participates in performance improvement activities including, but not limited to, identifying, documenting and intervening when avoidable days occur

+ Adheres to established policy and procedure and standards of care; escalates issues through the established chain of command timely

+ Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements, HCA Ethics and Compliance policies, and quality initiatives

+ Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements, HCA Ethics and Compliance policies, and quality initiatives

Qualifications:

Required:

+ Current Licensure in the State of Kansas as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Current Multi-State Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

+ Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification course through American Heart Assoc. or American Red Cross - Healthcare Provider CPR

+ 3 years of experience in a clinical setting hospital nursing experience.

+ RN Diploma

+ Recent hospital social work or case management experience

+ Ability to establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships

+ Ability to communicate effectively in oral, written and electronic formats

+ Demonstrates analytical and critical thinking abilities with proactive decision-making and negotiation skills

+ Ability to apply critical thinking skills

+ Demonstrates self-direction and motivation

+ Demonstrates assertive interpersonal skills

+ Practices positive group dynamics and relationship building skills

+ Demonstrates accomplished presentation skills

+ Working knowledge of performance improvement

+ Demonstrates basic computer skills

+ Demonstrates an ability to affect change

Preferred** **:

+ Bachelor's degree

+ 2 years of case management experience or 2 years of critical care experience preferred

+ Certification in case management or utilization review preferred

+ InterQual experience preferred

**For more than 100 years, Wesley Healthcare has provided exceptional care** to thousands of families in Wichita and throughout Kansas and Northern Oklahoma. Wesley Medical Center (https://wesleymc.com/locations/wesley-medical-center/) is a member of the Wesley Healthcare network within Greater Wichita and has been an HCA Healthcare hospital since 1985.

Our physicians treat more than **24,000 patients annually** , making Wesley Medical Center the most preferred hospital in Kansas and northern Oklahoma. Additionally, our obstetricians and childbirth staff **deliver more than 6,000 babies each year** , more than any hospital in a 13-state region.

Home to Wesley Children's Hospital (https://wesleymc.com/locations/wesley-childrens/) , the region's first and Wichita's only children's hospital, we care for children in a unique space designed specially for kids and their families. And as a Level I Trauma Center (https://wesleymc.com/specialties/trauma-center?location=wesley-medical-center) and the **only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in Kansas** , we are prepared to treat any medical emergency, any time of day.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our RN Case Manager Lead opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.