Clinical Case Manager (RN)/Patient Care Resource Manager

The Clinical Case Manager/Patient Care Resource Manager functions within the multidisciplinary team to facilitate an assigned group of patients through the health care system with the primary focus of efficient, effective, compassionate inpatient care and a safe transition to the next level of care. In some areas, this may include pre-admission to post discharge coordination of care. The Clinical Case Manager monitors the patient care process and physiological needs; documents, communicates, and collects data to evaluate and improve timeliness and appropriateness of care. The Clinical Case Manager collaborates with physicians, nurses and other health care workers to provide comprehensive case management assessment, treatment, and follow-up evaluation for patients and to communicate plan of care. The Clinical Case Manager maintains an awareness of state and national health care trends and proactively responds with initiatives to enhance provision of care and ensure efficient resource utilization.

Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Level Degree in Nursing

Additional Education Desired
Master's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications
RN license required, BSN required 2 years clinical experience applicable to the patient population, home care, hospice, community agency, and/or payer relations required. Prior case management experience strongly preferred. This role must understand the health care continuum and have the ability to solve complex problems and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work with various computer applications.

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is recruiting for Clinical Case Manager/Patient Care Resource Managers to support all seven of our including the following:

• University Hospital
• James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (Inpatient and Outpatient)
• Harding Hospital
• Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital
• East Hospital
• Dodd Rehabilitation Hospital
• Brain and Spine Hospital