Care Management Leader, Psychiatry - Registered Nurse (RN)/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)

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As a Care Management Leader you will : Facilitate assigned patients’ hospitalization from pre-admission through discharge.

Coordinate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to expedite medically appropriate, effective patient care.Conduct initial and concurrent reviews utilizing nursing, biological, pathophysiology, psychiatric and continuum of care knowledge and expertise and clinical utilization tools to apply medical appropriateness criteria to resource utilization and transition / discharge planning, advises the interdisciplinary team on appropriate level of care and discharge planning needs, intervenes to address barriers, and provides leadership as needed to achieve optimal outcomes, including securing funding and approvals for services as required.

Apply the use of data in own practice; identifying where to focus efforts, the measurement of progress towards identified outcomes, and as an educational tool to ensure that the plan of care and services provided are patient focused, high quality, efficient, and effective.

Participate in committees, task groups, continuing education, and / or corporate initiatives.QualificationsEducation & ExperienceCurrent practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Three years recent, related experience including years’ experience in case management, discharge planning and / or utilization review, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & AbilitiesKnowledge of Nursing theory and practice within a patient / family centred model of care.Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.

Knowledge of the BCCNM standards of practice for registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses.Knowledge of evidence based nursing practice related to various patient population groups and demonstrated ability to apply knowledge to a case management processKnowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology and demonstrated ability to apply knowledge to safely plan discharge.

Knowledge of biological and pathophysiology indicators related to severity of illness to apply medical appropriateness criteria to resource utilization and transition / discharge planning.

Knowledge of the illness or disease process and potential long-term complications.Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care.

Knowledge of clinical pathways, expected length of stays, resource utilization, and patient assessment.Knowledge of external agencies and community resources.

Ability to engage in comprehensive assessment, observation and monitoring of patients.Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.

Ability to analyze situations, problem solve, deal with conflict, and negotiate resolutions in a timely manner.Ability to provide leadership, work direction and consultation.

Ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships and communicate (orally and in writing) effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.

Ability to conduct InterQual assessments and to use related equipment.Skill in CPR Techniques.Computer skills including the ability to effectively use computerized client care information system.

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Closing StatementThe hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, , all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine.

Proof of vaccination status will be required.