Position Purpose:

The Care Transitions Case Manager collaborates with physicians, social services, nurses, and community agencies to define care options and resources, to plan cost-effective quality care and to achieve optimal quality outcomes.  The Care Transitions Case Manager is primarily responsible for selection of and ensuring the timely and seamless clinical transition of patients through medically appropriate levels of care.   

What you will Do:

Performs a staff case manager role primarily in the Emergency Department.

Works with complex Emergency Department patients in order to facilitate appropriate care coordination for those patients discharged from the ED. 

Identifies and evaluates Emergency Department patients who may require admission and consult with providers and other clinicians regarding appropriate status for those patients.        

Works with Director of Case Management and others to develop tools and system and process revisions needed to develop ED Case Management role and facilitate smooth transitions for patients from the ED to other settings. 

Hours/Schedule:

Part time;  Monday - Friday Rotating days 2-12 hour shifts per week.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

1.  Registered nurse, licensed in the State of Iowa.

2.  Bachelor’s Degree preferred or willing to obtain.

3.  Case Management certification preferred.

B.  Experience

3 years Clinical RN experience required.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

Education Assistance offered

Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater

Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials

Generous paid time off program

Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1

Ministry/Facility Information:

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.

With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.

MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.