Clinical Manager-Geriatric and Palliative Care

DescriptionClinical Manager is responsible for overseeing the continuity of patient care in the ALIGN-CARE Geriatric Surgery Co-Management program. Patients will be 65 years or older, frail, community-based, considering surgery. Estimated program size will begin at around 50 patients and grow to 200-250 by the 2nd year.ResponsibilitiesPatients will be initially seen in the outpatient setting, assessed for surgical risks, and provided care plans to optimize health prior to the surgery. The nurse Clinical Manager will be responsible for components of team-based initial assessment of patient candidates, as well as follow-up tracking and phone calls for education and counseling pre-hospitalization, peri-operatively, and post-operatively. Following discharge from the hospital, Clinical Manager will follow-up with the patient via telephone and transitional care management workflow for optimal post-operative care with the mission to reduce unnecessary return to the emergency room or hospitalization. Of note, patients enrolled in the program may come from any part of Mount Sinai Health System, however hospitals of care receipt will be both Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount SinaiMorningside hospital— therefore the nurse CLINICAL MANAGER should have access to both hospital domains for telephonic and video visit (virtual) care, and sometimes in-person care (outpatient clinic).The nurse Clinical Manager will report to the Geriatrician program director (Dr. Stephanie Chow) and work alongside interdisciplinary team members (administrative associate, nurse practitioner, care coordinator, and social worker) within the Brookdale Department of Geriatric and Palliative Care Medicine. The Clinical Manager will not be expected to have repartees. The Clinical Manager may also work with medical trainees (ie. medical students or geriatric medicine fellows). The Clinical Manager will be responsible for tracking patients throughout the program (Pre-, Peri-, Post-operatively) in a secure patient database, document clinical encounters in EpicCare EMR, providing patient and caregiver instruction and coaching, and corresponding with surgical teams (surgeon, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, administrative assistants) and extended care team (physical therapist, visiting nurses, pharmacists, etc) as needed. Program evaluation and Development: The nurse Clinical Manager will oversee the collection, compilation, and analysis of clinical program activity data to evaluate clinical performance and competence. The Clinical Manager will be responsible for generating biweekly and monthly reports of program progress and performance, specific to each surgical team and primary care provider, and presenting reports to stakeholder and team members as needed to facilitate ALIGN-CARE program growth, research, and development.QualificationsBS in a health related profession, i.e. Nursing, PA, Physiology (Masters preferred), with current licensure. Nursing or Physicians Assistant experience preferred.MS in Exercise Physiology preferred if the position is utilized in this particular clinical area5+ Years(higher preferred) clinical experience with 2 years of management and supervisory experience preferred.Non-Bargaining Unit, 851 - Geriatrics and Palliative Care - ISM, Icahn School of MedicineEmployer DescriptionStrength through Unity and InclusionThe Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.About the Mount Sinai Health System:Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.CompensationThe Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $95450 - $156540.63 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. 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