Case Manager I

General Summary Under general supervision of the Manager of Case Management, the Case Manager provides care coordination and discharge planning for an assigned patient case load. The Case Manager will assess individual patients’ needs, coordinate and implement plans of care and monitor and evaluate outcomes across the continuum of care. Principal Responsibilities And Tasks Assesses assigned patients and integrates psychosocial assessment within the multidisciplinary team. Works collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to determine potential and actual risks to recovery and formulates plan to determine appropriate level of care upon disposition from the acute care setting. Accountable for developing and coordinating the implementation of Discharge Plan A and alternative Plan B, including documentation in the medical record. Multidisciplinary collaboration with physicians, nursing, social work, and multiple disciplines, departments, payers, and agencies to eliminate barriers to efficient delivery of care in the appropriate setting. Facilitates timely transition plan. Active leadership role in the ongoing management of inpatient length of stay and the reduction of readmissions across the organization. Integrates work with ambulatory and clinic transitional case managers. Leadership in care management rounds, interprets, and integrates the patient’s story into the overall multidisciplinary plan of care. Develops and implements corrective action plans for resolution of complex problematic issues and elevates to leads as necessary. Ensures authorizations have been completed in a timely manner. Collaborates with Utilization Management and synthesizes information in order to reduce avoidable days. Collaborates with Physician Advisor for complex issues. Guides physicians in appropriate clinical documentation. Actively participates in clinical performance improvement activities as assigned. Builds a network of positive working relationships that advocate for the patient. Remains current on clinical practice and protocols impacting clinical reimbursement. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Knowledge of managed care, discharge planning and case management is required. Highly effective verbal and written skills are required. Strong communication skills, self confidence and experience dealing with physicians required. Excellent analytical and team building skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and work independently is required. Must possess the ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines. Ability to work with Hospital/Case Management related software programs is required. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served, including principles of growth and development over the life span and assessing data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age-specific needs. Patient Safety Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives. Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety. Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority. Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge. Education And Experience Licensure as a Registered Nurse or equivalent health care license in the state of Maryland is required. This position is awarded with a 10,000 Sign-On Bonus along with compensation that is commensurate with experience. Work Schedule: Mon thru Friday 12-8:30pm with occasional weekend/on call. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Work Schedule: Mon through Friday 8a-4:30p including weekend & on call. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Maryland Medical System