RN, Emergency Department Case Manager
Not Disclosed•Per-DiemOn-site
location_onIredell County, North Carolina, 28677, United States
About the Role
The Emergency Department Case Manager serves as a vital bridge within the healthcare continuum, dedicated to optimizing patient throughput and ensuring the most appropriate level of care is delivered efficiently. This role is designed to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration across the Emergency Department, inpatient, and outpatient settings, working closely with patients, families, physicians, community resources, and payers.
In this position, you will leverage advanced knowledge of patient status determination (such as MCG Criteria) and clinical care processes to assess and manage patient needs. Your scope includes identifying the right care setting—whether Inpatient Admission, Observation, or Outpatient status—while leading discharge planning and resource management. Beyond direct patient coordination, you will actively participate in developing clinical practice guidelines and physician order sets, utilizing your expertise in pathophysiology and pharmacology to improve quality of care and reduce costs.
Work Environment
This is a PRN (as needed) position that includes weekends and occasional holidays. The role requires full access to patient health information and collaboration with a wide network of staff, including social work, Patient Access, Admissions, and administrative leadership.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Iredell County, North Carolina, 28677, United States
North Carolina
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleIdentify patients appropriate for inpatient admission, observation, or outpatient status
- check_circleAssess and manage patients within ED, inpatient, and outpatient settings using MCG Criteria
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Frequently asked questions about RN, Emergency Department Case Manager at Iredell Health System
What does a RN, Emergency Department Case Manager at Iredell Health System do?expand_more
A RN, Emergency Department Case Manager at Iredell Health System is responsible for the following: Identify patients appropriate for inpatient admission, observation, or outpatient status; Assess and manage patients within ED, inpatient, and outpatient settings using MCG Criteria; Facilitate discharge planning and referrals to all levels of care; and Establish and coordinate processes to increase patient throughput to appropriate levels of care.
What are the requirements for this RN, Emergency Department Case Manager role?expand_more
To qualify for the RN, Emergency Department Case Manager at Iredell Health System position, applicants should have: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse by the North Carolina Board of Nursing; BSN preferred; Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a Emergency Department or hospital setting; Previous utilization and/or discharge planning experience preferred; and BLS Certification required.
Where is the RN, Emergency Department Case Manager role at Iredell Health System located?expand_more
RN, Emergency Department Case Manager at Iredell Health System is based in Iredell County, North Carolina, 28677, United States. This is a on-site role.