Case Manager RN Case Management

Case Manager RN Case Management

40 Hours per week

Day Shift

Job Summary: Is responsible to ensure case management clients receive appropriate services at all stages of care in all areas and adheres to CMSA standards of practice. Assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates options and services to meet clients' psychological and physical needs. Performs duties in a patient centered manner and involves patients/families in plan of care. Evaluation of service efficiency and excellence, and client education. Actively participates and facilitates tracking of cost, resource management and quality improvement parameters. Coordinates assessment, screening, third party payor authorization, and discharge activities providing linkages to health and wellness resources across the health care continuum. Uses clinical expertise and problem solving skills to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes within effective time frames. Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration with a team approach and champions service excellence. Promotes open and timely communication. Educates BHM clients and appropriate health care providers as to covered benefits and alternative options across the care continuum. Makes indicated client referrals. Supports physicians in medical case management. Coordinates other medically related services efforts as required

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, and Licensures Required:

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Kentucky Board of Nursing or compact state license. Certification in area of expertise preferred. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three years clinical experience required. Case Management experience preferred. Utilization and Quality Management experience preferred. Proven skills in assessing, planning, and managing patient care required. Basic knowledge of national utilization standards and case management standards of practice needed. Knowledge Base of various computed software and use of computers preferred. Basic knowledge of statistics required. Excellent communication skills demonstrated, verbal and written, mandatory. Excellent Customer Service and problem-solving skills.

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