RN Case Manager, Inpatient- Straight Weekends

RN Case Manager in inpatient setting responsible for coordinating patient care across the care continuum, collaborating with physicians and an inter-professional team to plan and facilitate discharge needs, and linking patients to post-acute resources. Applies nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care; provides patient/family education and advocacy; aims to improve clinical outcomes, ensure appropriate level of care during hospitalization and after discharge, and support efficient utilization of health services. Requires discharge-planning education, competency in nursing practice, and adherence to applicable nursing standards and ethics.