The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers high-quality patient care and ensures positive patient outcomes through the compassionate and efficient application of nursing knowledge. Working under general supervision, this role promotes professional nursing practice by coordinating patient care through the nursing process and multidisciplinary collaboration. Essential Job Function Reviews patient needs and conditions to deliver nursing care in assigned unit to ensure that every patient receives the direct and proper care needed. Analyzes patient information, including medical history, diagnostic results, and current condition, to develop individualized nursing care plans. Prepares nursing processes, such as medication administration and treatments to provide comprehensive and effective patient care. Reconciles medical records to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies. Evaluates patient response to interventions and identifies any additional interventions needed to meet defined goals of care. Collaborates with interdisciplinary care team to ensure effective care planning. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Required: Associate's Degree in NursingPreferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Experience Required: 1 year as a Registered NursePreferred: 1 year in a clinical specialty as defined by ANCC or national nursing organizations Licensure/Certification/Listing Required:Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a Compact stateBLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider
The RN Care Management Lead is an advanced-level member of the Case Management team responsible for coordinating care for patients with significant medical and psychosocial needs, high risk for re-admission and/or prolonged hospitalizations. The Lead in collaboration with the Care Management staff will provide targeted support for the hospital's more complex cases and will lead system-level coordination through Complex Case Rounds (Quality Collaborative). The team will act as a bridge between inpatient care and other ambulatory or service-based teams to ensure continuity and prevent avoidable readmissions for the highest-risk patients. Essential Job Function Assessment & Identification Identify patients across the hospital with extended Lengths of Stay and assess Complex Care Needs that may require significant time and coordination from unit Case Management staff. Work with Cone’s EPIC predictive analytics to identify and manage potential complex patients or those with a predictive difficult to place flag Care Planning Develop and implement comprehensive, patient-centered discharge plans using advanced clinical judgment and creative problem-solving to promote continuity of care and appropriate resource utilization. Collaboration and Coordination May co-Lead and facilitate inpatient interdisciplinary Complex Case Rounds (Quality Collaborative), engaging senior level leadership to identify, escalate and resolve barriers to discharge. Engage with known complex case patients in the ED, by collaborating with ED providers, social workers and case management, to identify alternative care placements that will support optimal outcomes. Collaborate with ambulatory and community-based teams to ensure seamless transitions, prevent readmissions and secure post-discharge follow-up to ensure successful transition to the next level of care. Build and maintain strong relationships with post-acute service providers, insurance case managers, primary care provider case managers, and VBC Initiatives to ensure coordinated value-based care delivery. Collaborate with Cone’s UR / UM division to ensure both patient choice and aligned post-acute partners to ensure appropriate next level of care is optimized Resource Utilization and Advocacy Assist in preparing a cost-benefit analysis for medically and socially complex Long LOS patients and advocate for necessary resources to support discharge. Educate patients and families about viable care options, post-discharge needs and community resources to support continuity of care. Monitoring Monitor “avoidable days” and “avoidable delays” within case load to identify system barriers and uncover opportunities for process improvement across hospital operations and community partnerships. Responsible for the following: New hire orientation, departmental training, subject matter expert and resources for other team members, participate in interviews, on call, make coverage assignments, safety zone resolution, and representation of department for strategic hospital meetings. Education Required: BSN or MSN from an accredited school of nursing Experience Required: 5 years inpatient case management experience.Preferred: Experience in people management. ACM-RN or CCM certified with 3 years of inpatient case management experience. Licensure/Certification/Listing Required: Must hold an active, unencumbered NC Nursing License. Current BLS. Willingness to participate and maintain active engagement in Cone’s clinical ladder program.
The RN Care Management Lead is an advanced-level member of the Case Management team responsible for coordinating care for patients with significant medical and psychosocial needs, high risk for re-admission and/or prolonged hospitalizations. The Lead in collaboration with the Care Management staff will provide targeted support for the hospital's more complex cases and will lead system-level coordination through Complex Case Rounds (Quality Collaborative). The team will act as a bridge between inpatient care and other ambulatory or service-based teams to ensure continuity and prevent avoidable readmissions for the highest-risk patients. Essential Job Function Assessment & Identification Identify patients across the hospital with extended Lengths of Stay and assess Complex Care Needs that may require significant time and coordination from unit Case Management staff. Work with Cone’s EPIC predictive analytics to identify and manage potential complex patients or those with a predictive difficult to place flag Care Planning Develop and implement comprehensive, patient-centered discharge plans using advanced clinical judgment and creative problem-solving to promote continuity of care and appropriate resource utilization. Collaboration and Coordination May co-Lead and facilitate inpatient interdisciplinary Complex Case Rounds (Quality Collaborative), engaging senior level leadership to identify, escalate and resolve barriers to discharge. Engage with known complex case patients in the ED, by collaborating with ED providers, social workers and case management, to identify alternative care placements that will support optimal outcomes. Collaborate with ambulatory and community-based teams to ensure seamless transitions, prevent readmissions and secure post-discharge follow-up to ensure successful transition to the next level of care. Build and maintain strong relationships with post-acute service providers, insurance case managers, primary care provider case managers, and VBC Initiatives to ensure coordinated value-based care delivery. Collaborate with Cone’s UR / UM division to ensure both patient choice and aligned post-acute partners to ensure appropriate next level of care is optimized Resource Utilization and Advocacy Assist in preparing a cost-benefit analysis for medically and socially complex Long LOS patients and advocate for necessary resources to support discharge. Educate patients and families about viable care options, post-discharge needs and community resources to support continuity of care. Monitoring Monitor “avoidable days” and “avoidable delays” within case load to identify system barriers and uncover opportunities for process improvement across hospital operations and community partnerships. Responsible for the following: New hire orientation, departmental training, subject matter expert and resources for other team members, participate in interviews, on call, make coverage assignments, safety zone resolution, and representation of department for strategic hospital meetings. Education Required: BSN or MSN from an accredited school of nursing Experience Required: 5 years inpatient case management experience.Preferred: Experience in people management. ACM-RN or CCM certified with 3 years of inpatient case management experience. Licensure/Certification/Listing Required: Must hold an active, unencumbered NC Nursing License. Current BLS. Willingness to participate and maintain active engagement in Cone’s clinical ladder program.
The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers high-quality patient care and ensures positive patient outcomes through the compassionate and efficient application of nursing knowledge. Working under general supervision, this role promotes professional nursing practice by coordinating patient care through the nursing process and multidisciplinary collaboration. Essential Job Function Reviews patient needs and conditions to deliver nursing care in assigned unit to ensure that every patient receives the direct and proper care needed. Analyzes patient information, including medical history, diagnostic results, and current condition, to develop individualized nursing care plans. Prepares nursing processes, such as medication administration and treatments to provide comprehensive and effective patient care. Reconciles medical records to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies. Evaluates patient response to interventions and identifies any additional interventions needed to meet defined goals of care. Collaborates with interdisciplinary care team to ensure effective care planning. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Required: Associate's Degree in NursingPreferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Experience Required: 1 year as a Registered NursePreferred: 1 year in a clinical specialty as defined by ANCC or national nursing organizations Licensure/Certification/Listing Required:Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a Compact stateBLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider
The Registered Nurse (RN) Per Diem provides high-quality patient care and applies nursing knowledge to ensure effective medical care and positive patient outcomes on a per diem basis. While working under close supervision, this role works collaboratively with the healthcare team and seeks guidance from senior medical professionals to address challenging circumstances to ensure optimal patient care on designated daily shifts. Essential Job Function Assists in conducting patient assessments, examinations, and treatments to contribute to comprehensive and personalized patient care on a day-to-day basis. Supports the analysis of patient data to guide medical decisions, treatment plans, and interventions. Helps implement prescribed medical interventions and treatments to ensure strict adherence to protocols and promote patient safety. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to facilitate communication and coordination of care to improve patient outcomes. Seeks guidance and advice from senior medical professionals on complex patient situations and challenging healthcare circumstances to ensure optimal patient care. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Required: Associate's Degree in NursingPreferred: Bachelors Degree in Nursing Experience Required: 1 year as a Registered Nurse with 1 year in a clinical specialty as defined by ANCC or national nursing organizations Licensure/Certification/Listing Required: Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a Compact state; BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider
