Nurse Case Manager

• Job Description

  Position Summary
  
  EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)
  COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE
  
  As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.
  
  We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.
  
  Position Summary:
  
  The Nurse Case Manager assists in providing a system of health care delivery at UMC which utilizes a coordinated, collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to assess, plan, coordinate and evaluate the health care needs of patients throughout the health care continuum. The Nurse Case Manager serves as an advanced clinical resource to patients, families, staff and physicians in the delivery of care.
  
  Job Requirement
  
  Education/Experience:
  
  Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Minimum three (3) years of nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting, one (1) year of which was in Case Management, Discharge Planning, or Utilization Review. At the sole discretion of the Hospital, a Master’s Degree in nursing with a concentration in case management may substitute for the experience requirement.
  
  Licensing/Certification Requirements:
  Valid License from State of Nevada to Practice as a Registered Nurse. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA).
  
  Additional and/or Preferred Position Requirements
  
  

  • Minimum two (2) years of Case Management experience in an acute care setting.
  • Recent Documented experience in an acute care setting.

  One or more of the following A PLUS!

  • Certified Case Manager (CCM)

  Accredited Case Manager (ACM) Membership in:

  • The Commission of Case Management Certification (CCMC)
  • Academy of Certified Case Managers (ACCM)
  • American Case Management Association (ACMA)

  
  
  Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements
  
  Knowledge of:
  Principles of case management; nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and coordination of patient care); standards of care; disease process of illnesses or injuries in variety of specialty areas; patient care plan development; patient evaluation and assessment techniques; Nurse Practice Act; third party reimbursement regulations and rules; department and hospital safety practices and procedures; patient rights; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures; age specific patient care practices.
  
  Skill in:
  Working with patients in a variety of conditions; interpreting rules and regulations; interpreting and analyzing patient medical charts; using computers and a variety of software applications; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds under stressful conditions; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.
  
  Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
  Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting, including stamina to remain standing and/or walking for extended periods of time, strength to examine and treat varied individuals, vision to use standard office equipment, read printed materials and a VDT screen, and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in-person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or an eligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
  
  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.
  
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  The University Medical Center of Southern Nevada offers a comprehensive & competitive benefits package:
  

  • Employer Paid Pension Plan through Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System "PERS"!https://www.nvpers.org/front
    • Vestingin the pension plan after 5 years of qualifying employment!
  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - Less than $20 per paycheck for employee-only coverage
  • Consolidated Annual Leave (CAL) - CAL is used for personal leave, holidays (eleven scheduled holidays per year), doctor appointments, vacation, and sick days up to 16 consecutive scheduled work hours (short-term sick leave), etc.
  • Extended Illness Bank (a/k/a Sick Bank)
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Comprehensive Group Health Insurance Plan
  • Nevada has no State Income Tax
  • No Social Security (FICA) Deduction

  
  As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.
  
  We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.
  
  THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
  
  Closing Date/Time: Continuous

• ABOUT THE COMPANY

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  • University Medical Center of Southern Nevada

  • 702-383-2000

  Today, UMC is more than a hospital; it is a comprehensive academic medical center with a rich history of serving the community. UMC now offers the highest level of care in Nevada, providing a wide range of exclusive and specialized health care services to community members and visitors. UMC is home to Nevada's only Level I Trauma Center, only Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, only Burn Care Center and only Center for Transplantation. Children's Hospital of Nevada at UMC serves as the state's only hospital to be recognized and accepted as an associate member of the Children's Hospital Association.

  Offering highly skilled physicians, nurses and staff members supported by the latest, cutting-edge technology, UMC and Children's Hospital of Nevada at UMC continue to build upon their shared reputation for providing Nevada’s highest level of care.

  EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

  A hospital's success is measured by its employees. At UMC, our employees make us the leading healthcare provider in Southern Nevada. To show our appreciation for all their hard work and dedication, UMC offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to all full and part-time employees.

  Pension Retirement Plan Fully Paid by UMC!
  UMC pays the full contribution (28%) of your base pay each pay period into the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).

  No Social Security Tax Withdrawal
  UMC employees have a higher net take home pay!

  Consolidated Annual Leave (Paid Time Off)
  27 days of paid time off per year! Full- and part-time employees begin accruing CAL time immediately based on the number of hours worked. CAL time is used for vacation, holidays, sick and personal time off.

  Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
  To be used for employee hospitalization, or illness that results in an absence of more than 16 consecutive work hours.

  Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Coverage
  UMC offers two plans for employee and dependent coverage: Clark County Self-Funded or Health Plan of Nevada HMO.

  Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer!

  Basic Life Insurance
  UMC provides basic life insurance for each employee and dependent.

  Tax Deferred Compensation Program
  Provided by MassMutual, UMC employees may make a pre-tax contribution through payroll deduction to this deferred compensation plan.

  Employee Assistance Program
  Counseling services available for employees and their immediate family members at no cost.

  Other benefits for eligible full-time and part-time UMC employees:

  Sign-On Bonus (select positions)
  No State Income Tax 
  Specialty Pay (selected areas)
  Cafeteria Discount
  Military Leave
  Credit Union   (Clark County Credit Union)
  On-Site Bank (US Bank)
  Direct Deposit and Payroll Deductions
  Employee Referral Program (selected positions)
  Free Parking (assigned parking spots available for a fee)
  Wellness Fair
  Recreational Discount Offers
  Free Shuttle Bus

     

   

   

   

   

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