RN Case Manager- Care Transition Clinic

The Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager works within an interdisciplinary team to facilitate the patient plan of care throughout the continuum of care by ensuring appropriate utilization management, care coordination, resource utilization, and clinical documentation. The RN Case Manager will function within the Mayo Clinical Nursing Professional Practice Model, which includes accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating the patient care plan progression. The RN Case Manager utilizes the principles of mutual respect, patient/family advocacy and provides leadership within the team of internal partners and outside agencies to facilitate best practices that achieve quality clinical, financial, and patient satisfaction outcomes. The RN Case Manager provides leadership through education on case management/utilization management concepts, committee work, research, and community involvement. The RN Case Manager bridges communication between providers, patients and families, members of the interdisciplinary team, and outside agencies to assure high-quality care that meets the patient's needs and is delivered in a cost-effective and timely manner. The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics provide a basis for the practice of the RN. The American Case Manager Association Standards of Practice and Scope of Services for Health Care Delivery System Case Management and Transitions of Care Professionals (2013) are reflected. 

This Case Manager position is within the Care Transitions Clinic and includes additional responsibilities beyond the scope of traditional case management. In this unique role, the Case Manager is expected to incorporate clinical components of bedside nursing into their daily practice. Alongside coordinating care and facilitating appointments, the Case Manager will engage in direct patient care during in-clinic visits. These visits may include performing wound care, managing lines and drains, placing intravenous lines, drawing blood, administering medications, and providing patient and caregiver education on these aspects of clinical care. This position requires a strong clinical background and is well-suited for a licensed nurse who is passionate about ensuring safe and effective care transitions while maintaining hands-on involvement in the delivery of patient care.

This role is eligible for TN sponsorship.  Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification