Hospital Access & Discharge Navigator

The Access Case Manager evaluates the medical necessity for admission, status and appropriateness of patient care unit placement for all scheduled admissions, direct admits, transfers, and outpatient conversionsand provides consultation to physicians prior to patient placement. The Access Case Manager will coordinate any unexpected discharge planning needs for this patient population that are not transitioned to the inpatient case manager so that a smooth transition from the acute outpatient care setting to the community setting is ensured and readmission is averted. Refers to Social Work those patients with complex psychosocial or discharge planning needs and follows-up to ensure appropriate intervention. Acts as a resource to ensure appropriate reimbursement for all scheduled procedures. Dialogues with the payers as necessary to guarantee appropriate reimbursement for outpatients and scheduled admissions. Communicates with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure implementation of clinical practice guidelines or standing orders to meet expected standards of care for patients. Provides support and information to patients/families with identified financial or psychosocial needs. Serves as the liaison for the other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure appropriate and expedient referrals upon decision to admit to the acute care inpatient setting : Organization, analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills. Dependable, self-directed, and pleasant. Critical thinking, problem solving and deductive reasoning skills. Recent hospital experience preferably ICU, CCU, or strong minimum 3 years Med/Surg. Experience. Knowledge of Pathophysiology and Disease Process. Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care Health Plans. Experience in Hospital Case Management preferred. :

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, medicine, or related field.
2. Certification in Case Management preferred or obtained certification in Case Management within two years of hire.
3. Current American Heart Association BLS required.

Qualifications Behaviors Required Thought Provoking Thought Provoking : Capable of making others think deeply on a subject Dedicated Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Team Player Team Player : Works well as a member of a group Detail Oriented Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Motivations Required Flexibility Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Ability to Make an Impact Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District