Registered Nurse (RN) | University | Case Manager ll Full-Time Salary

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In collaboration with patient/family, physicians and the interdisciplinary team, the Case Manager II is responsible for coordination of patient-centered care and service delivery to facilitate optimal transitions and progression in care. The Case Manager manages clinical resources and transition planning for patients within an assigned caseload from pre-admission through post-discharge, actively working to identify and eliminate barriers to the delivery of clinical services to promote quality, cost effective outcomes appropriate to patient's needs and resources. Develops a sustainable, safe transition plan appropriate to the patient's needs and resources in collaboration with the patient/family and interdisciplinary care team. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

 

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview
In collaboration with patient/family, physicians and the interdisciplinary team, the Case Manager II is responsible for coordination of patient-centered care and service delivery to facilitate optimal transitions and progression in care. The Case Manager manages clinical resources and transition planning for patients within an assigned caseload from pre-admission through post-discharge, actively working to identify and eliminate barriers to the delivery of clinical services to promote quality, cost effective outcomes appropriate to patient's needs and resources. Develops a sustainable, safe transition plan appropriate to the patient's needs and resources in collaboration with the patient/family and interdisciplinary care team. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Demonstrates the values and professional standards of nursing practice while collaborating with members of the healthcare team to ensure the multidisciplinary plan of care is developed, implemented, evaluated, and modified as needed. Coordinates the delivery of clinical services to ensure patient clinical outcomes, quality indicators, and cost effectiveness goals are achieved. Strategizes with physicians, specialists, and payors to develop and implement appropriate care delivery strategies for assigned patients.
• Conducts an initial assessment of all assigned patients to identify readmission risk factors, patient strengths, barriers, and needs related to clinical resource utilization and transition planning. Initiates, implements, documents, and evaluates transition plans for patients within the assigned caseload.
• Communicates relevant and timely information to all appropriate stakeholders, including physicians, care team members, patients, and families; provides education to patients and caregivers to support informed decision making and successful transitions of care.
• Plans care activities effectively to meet individual patient needs, proactively manages length of stay, and promotes efficient utilization of resources, including fiscal, human, environmental, equipment, and service resources.
• Advocates for safe, timely, and appropriate discharge of patients to home or community based resources and supports preventive care and post discharge follow up to reduce avoidable readmissions.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and reliable systems for documentation, tracking, and monitoring of assigned cases in accordance with regulatory, organizational, and professional standards.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support department and organizational goals.

Education Qualifications

• Required - Associates Degree Nursing
• Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Experience Qualifications

• Required - 1-3 years Case Management (1 year)
• Required - 1-3 years Clinical healthcare (acute or hospital) (2 years)

Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive understanding of nursing interventions and their application across the continuum of care.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members within a collaborative care framework.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships with patients and families, including skill in navigating complex or challenging social sit