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Hours Full-time
Location Hermiston, OR
Hermiston, Oregon

About this job

Job Description & Requirements
Case Management Nurse - Case Manager - (CM RN)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8/10/12 D/E/N

Assesses, develops, implements and monitors a comprehensive plan of care through an interdisciplinary team process in conjunction with the patient and family in internal and external settings. Comprehensively assesses patients' goals as well as their biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, functional, and financial status. Procures services and serves as advocate on behalf of patients and families for scarce resources. Directs families to arrange for services which require patient/family decision and participation. Acts as liaison to post-hospital care providers and community health resources. Communicates continually with patients, families, medical and hospital staff, caregivers, and post hospital resources. Facilitates or provides necessary patient and family education prior to admission, during hospital stay, and after discharge as indicated. Develops and maintains a positive work climate and positive working relationships with patients, families, medical and hospital staff, post hospital care providers and community agencies.

The role of the case management nurse is to coordinate continuity of care for patients often as a liason between the patient’s family and healthcare organization, ensuring that the proper treatment is administered at the appropriate time to maximize health and well-being while also minimizing the need for hospitalization. The CM RN strives to promote self-managed care and the use of healthcare resources in the most cost-effective way possible, working with patients of all ages and conditions, but primarily focusing on a specific population, such as children, families, the elderly, HIV/AIDS, acute care, or other specialties. Work is administered in a variety of settings, including HMOs, community health organizations, long-term care facilities, behavioral health programs, rehabilitation centers, schools, and case management companies.

Required Qualifications
OR lic
BLS
3 years experience

About the Facility
This nonprofit, 25-bed hospital has proudly served the Greater Hermiston region since opening its doors in 1954. The medical center is the largest facility in the Good Shepherd Healthcare System, which provides care for patients throughout northeast Oregon. The fully accredited hospital boasts state-of-the-art medical technology and a wide range of services, including medical/surgical, OB/GYN, and critical care. The Level III emergency department offers services 24 hours a day.

Facility Location
Located just south of the Columbia River and Lake Wallula, Hermiston offers much in the way of natural splendor and outdoors recreation to residents and visitors. Hat Rock is a popular sight for tourists, revered for being one of the first landmarks described by Lewis and Clark. The city hosts a number of annual events that draw people from all across the state, including the Umatilla County Fair and the Farm City Pro Rodeo.

Job Benefits
NursesRx travel nursing assignments typically last 13 weeks and include:
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Life Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) and Flex Spending
  • Free Continuing Education and Tuition Assistance
  • Traveler Discounts and Referral Bonuses
  • No-Fee Direct Deposit
  • Daily Meal / Incidentals Allowance
  • Free, quality, private housing
  • Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
  • Refer a friend and earn extra cash!


About the Company
NursesRx, an AMN Healthcare company, is a leading travel nursing staffing agency that can help you achieve the career you've trained for, and the lifestyle you've always wanted. With thousands of positions nationwide, NursesRx lets registered nurses (RN) choose from the very best assignments with top-ranked hospitals and facilities throughout the United States. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer.  We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

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