Case Manager - Full Time - Days - West Bloomfield

Case Manager - Full Time - Days - West Bloomfield The Case Manager is a member of the hospital or specialty-based patient-centered care team or treatment team responsible for the collaborative practices of identification, assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual's and family's health care needs. The goals of the case manager are to promote patient safety, quality of care and cost-effective outcomes. The case manager provides effective discharge planning services that support a safe transition to the next level of care and addresses the needs of patients who have experienced a critical event or diagnosis that requires management strategies to optimize health outcomes along the care continuum. Education / Experience Required Bachelor's degree in nursing or a Master's degree of Social Work Minimum (3) three years of clinical experience Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with internal and external customers and all levels of the organization Strong problem solving, analytical, and decision making skills. Strong computer skills and knowledge Experience in discharge planning, home health care, rehabilitative medicine, or managed care preferred Knowledge of preventive service guidelines, clinical practice guidelines, behavior change theory, Medicare and Medicaid regulations and case management principles Knowledge of medical ethics and legal implications related to case management Understanding of social determinants of health and their impact on a patient's wellbeing. Well versed in facilitating community resources to meet the needs of diverse populations Strong organizational, planning and implementation skills with the ability to handle multiple complex patients needs simultaneously Strong sense of compassion with the ability to successfully advocate for patients and their families Certifications / Licenses Required Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) with a valid, unrestricted State of Michigan license Certification in Case Management (CCM) by the Commission for Case Management Certification (CCMC) or Accredited Case Manager (ACM) by the American Case Management Association preferred Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Department: HFWB Case Management Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above. Equal Employment Opportunity / Affi­medi­ative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Henry Ford Health System