Case Manager RN, LMSW

Responsibilities:

The Case Manager is responsible for assessing patient/family psychosocial needs, planning, implementing, procuring services for and evaluating care for patients ranging in age from 18 years to geriatric experiencing medically complex conditions, medical-surgical conditions with rehabilitation and/or wound care needs.

The Case Manager duties include:

• Concurrent review including admission, continued stay and appropriateness of discharge.

• Collects information for and as a result of concurrent reviews.

• Coordinates discharge planning to ensure continuity of care, performing utilization review, and facilitating the patient satisfaction survey process.

• Participates in functions to coordinate the care of patients with all health team members throughout the facility.

• Integrates Case Management within the hospital’s primary functions in a manner that contributes to the provision of comprehensive health care and achievement of quality cost effective outcomes.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to project a professional image.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards, compliance requirements and hospital policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.
• Strong organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions. (Order entry, data entry).
• Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.
• Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
• Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Education and/or Experience:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with a BSN preferred or a LMSW (Licensed Masters Social Worker) .
• Valid Certified Case Manager credential (CCM or ACM) preferred.
• Two (2) years experience as a Case Manager in an acute care hospital, but will consider case management health care provider or managed health care company.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

RN Case Manager, preferred:

• A Registered Nurse who is currently licensed to practice by the state.
• CCM credential preferred.
• Must maintain current CPR certification throughout employment.

LMSW Case Manager:

• A licensed Social Worker who is currently licensed to practice by the state in which employed.
• Certified Case Manager (CCM) credential preferred.
• Must maintain current CPR certification throughout employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Critical & Intensive Care
• Geriatrics
• Medical-Surgical

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Case management: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN or LCSW license (Required)

Work Location:

• One location