Case Manager
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Job Location:
Mason City, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day ShiftDescription:
The Care Transitions Case Manager collaborates with physicians social services nurses community agencies and other members of the care team to define care options and resources to plan cost-effective quality care and to achieve optimal quality outcomes. The Care Transitions Case Manager is primarily responsible for selection of and ensuring the timely and seamless clinical transition of patients through medically appropriate levels of care.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday
8 hour shifts
Rotating weekends and holidays
Qualifications:
Current and valid license to practice as Registered Nurses in Iowa BSN or approved BA is required or willing to obtain within three years of employment
Case Management Certification preferred
Five years Clinical RN experience required
Diverse knowledge of community services resources and programs
Previous case management experience preferred
What youll do:
Coordinates/facilitates patient care progression throughout the continuum while advocating for the patients best possible outcome
Works collaboratively and maintains active communication through interdisciplinary rounds with physicians nursing and other members of the multidisciplinary team to effect timely appropriate patient management
Coordinates with social workers to ensure a warm handoff with caregivers at next site of care including but not limited to health coaches home care agencies and nursing homes or skilled facilities
Proactively identifies triages and assists in resolving delays and obstacles to discharge. Responsible for assuring through case management assessment as well as early and ongoing discharge planning by collaborating with patients families physicians payors and providers across the continuum of care
Conduct face-to- face assessments and document primary and back-up discharge plan on all patients
Serves as a resource person for families patients employees and other health care professionals needing information on Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa services and community services(communication)
Assists in creating processes to anticipate and address specific situations within the department including post-acute resource referral lists denials readmissions and Length of Stay
Applies quality improvement methods and techniques to improve case management processes to maximize costs and quality benefits for MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
Participates in comprehensive team meetings and conferences regarding specific patient needs that affect cost quality and length of stay.
Demonstrates ability to promote collaboration and creativity among members of the health care team.
Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations.
Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.
Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs.
Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center and the Sisters of Mercy reflecting the organizations Mission Values and Guiding Behaviors.
Supports and abides by all medical center departmental and safety policies and procedures. Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment.
Performs other responsibilities as requested by supervisor director or department head.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Portfolio Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- HIPAA
- Computer Skills
- Intake Experience
- Lean Six Sigma
- Conflict Management
- Case Management
- Team Management
- Program Development
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
