When effectively performed, nurse case manager job duties and responsibilities help patients who have multiple health conditions, difficult-to-control chronic conditions, disabilities or other challenges get the care they need. Patients assigned to nurse case managers may have better health outcomes due to the individualized attention. Other staff at your facility, institution or agency can use the plans and information that they provide to work more efficiently. In addition, a nurse case manager can cut down on the risk of medical errors by reviewing prescribed medications and test results. Overall, a nurse case manager can improve the quality of care your facility, institution or agency provides and lower its exposure to risk.
Que fait un Nurse Case Manager ?
The primary goal of a nurse case manager is to ensure that every patient in their care receives exceptional care for your facility, agency or company.
Responsabilités
Un Nurse Case Manager doit être capable de remplir diverses fonctions et responsabilités. Voici quelques fonctions et responsabilités qu'un Nurse Case Manager doit être capable d'exécuter :
Assessing new patients by gathering information, reviewing diagnoses and analyzing medical test results
Developing complete plans of care to address the needs of patients
Educating patients about their care plan and health care options and helping them make key decisions
Scheduling appointments for doctors’ visits, therapies and other medical services
Revising care plans based on patients’ progress and input from physicians and other medical providers
Updating patient medical records after each contact
Compétences requises
Un Nurse Case Manager compétitif aura certaines compétences et qualifications, notamment :
Extensive knowledge of medicine and anatomy
Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and medical providers
Interpersonal skills to work with people of a broad range of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
Multitasking skills to provide care for multiple patients
Analytical skills to review documented medical information and use it to inform care plans
Problem-solving skills to identify shortcomings of care plans and revise them accordingly
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