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

Graduate of an accredited, or those in the candidacy process, baccalaureate nursing program, as recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). One year of RN experience required. 

Additional Qualifications:

Three years recent acute medical/surgical hospital nursing experience preferred. Must have in-depth understanding of anatomy, physiology medical terminology and disease processes. Knowledge of CPT coding, resource management systems, electronic medical record and personal computers beneficial. Demonstrated leadership, independent problem solving, conflict resolution, critical thinking skills, and team building skills required. Must be self-motivated and able to work as part of a team with minimal supervision. Must possess the ability to work well within a creative and challenging work environment. Experience in utilization review, ability to navigate medical records, value based purchasing metrics, or pre-certification helpful. Additional nursing experience in specialty area beneficial. Certification in Case Management (CCM or ACM-RN) preferred.

Internal applicants are required to attach their three most recent performance appraisals.

License or Certification (Must obtain prior to start date):

Current RN license by applicable state requirements.

BLS (Basic Life Support) must be valid for 90 days post start date; acceptable certifications include: American Heart Association (AHA)/ Heartcode® BLS, Military Training Network, Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers).

Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.