Job Description
RN Case Manager (32-40hrs/week) MAIN FUNCTION: Supports the physician and interdisciplinary team in facilitating patient care, with the underlying objective of enhancing the quality of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing the cost of care. RESPONSIBLE TO : Manager, Care Management MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS Active unrestricted Ohio RN license Bachelor's Degree Acute care nursing and/or case management experience COMPLEXITY OF WORK: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES: Critical care experience Knowledge of discharge processes and resource utilization. Case management experience in an acute care setting Certification in Case Management through ACMA 5-years of experience in an acute care setting Prior case management experience strongly preferred POSITION EXPECTATIONS: Performs all aspects of Case Management, including care coordination, discharge planning and resource management. Determines appropriate level of care based on the intensity of effort required to diagnose, treat, preserve or maintain the patient's physical or emotional state. Verifies that all inappropriate admissions, unnecessary continued days, and procedures not meeting approved indications are reviewed and discussed with the attending physician. Identifies delays in care or services and reports the findings to the appropriate department manager or attending physician. Interviews patients, patient representatives, and/or patients' family/friends when appropriate; meets their psychosocial needs withi