Case Management Professional Development Educator - RN
Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, and Gulfport Hospital | Full-Time | M-F 8-5 |
United States
Position Overview:The Case Management (CM) Professional Development educator enhances the performance and professional development of healthcare providers and their continuing competencies. He/She develops and coordinates educational programs and materials specific for Case Management. The CM Educator facilitates the development of clinical excellence in assigned areas through active participation in orientation, training, on-going staff development and evaluation of practice for all levels of personnel served.
The CM Professional Development Educator participates in the development of formal and informal education programs and activities in an effort to improve quality standards and outcomes as well as staff performance expectations. He/She serves as a resource and educator on new policies, procedures, equipment, and healthcare information. The CM Educator keeps abreast of current practice and care delivery.
The CM Professional Development Educator adjusts working hours and availability as needed or as assigned (evenings/nights/weekends) to meet the educational needs of the staff. The CM Professional Development Educator performs utilizing the National Association of Case Management Practice Standards and the American Case Management Association Standards of practice and Scope of Services.
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
Education:Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred or Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (LMSW) preferred.License:Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Mississippi or licensed to practice Social Work in the State of Mississippi.Certifications:Must complete and maintain BCLS certification. BCLS instructor certification required within six (6) months of hire. Obtain and maintain certification from national organizations specific to case management.Accredited Case Manager (ACM) or Certified Case Manager (CCM) preferred or completed within (one) 1 year of hire date.Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training. Experience:Five (5) years’ case management experience appropriate for area of specialty required. Previous teaching experience or evidence of teaching ability preferred. Utilization Review experience preferred.Reports to:Director of Accreditation, Safety, and Education Supervises:NonePhysical Demands:Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.Mental Demands:Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.Special Demands:Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
Job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area to provide eduation at the division leel on various units and in formal classroom settings – with the employee providing his or own transporation.
