Case Manager RN - Case Management (PRN) - Northeast Methodist Hospital position at Northeast Methodist Hospital in San Antonio

Northeast Methodist Hospital is looking of Case Manager RN - Case Management (PRN) - Northeast Methodist Hospital on Mon, 23 Sep 2013 04:02:35 GMT. General Statement of Duties : The Case Manager will work with patient/families identified to have discharge planning, psychosocial, financial or other needs to develop a plan that will: 1) Optimize functional and self-care abilities; 2) facilitate system access and appropriate utilization of services; 3) facilitate communication and coordination of efforts among health care team members; and 4...

Case Manager RN - Case Management (PRN) - Northeast Methodist Hospital

Location: San Antonio Texas

Description: Northeast Methodist Hospital is looking of Case Manager RN - Case Management (PRN) - Northeast Methodist Hospital right now, this position will be placed in Texas. For complete informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. General Statement of Duties

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The Case Manager will work with patient/families id! entified to have discharge planning, psychosocial, financial or other needs to develop a plan that will: 1) Optimize functional and self-care abilities; 2) facilitate system access and appropriate utilization of services; 3) facilitate communication and coordination of efforts among health care team members; and 4) promote quality, cost effective outcomes. The Case Manager will demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to develop a plan based on physical, psychosocial, educational and age related criteria.

Essential Job Functions

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1. Assesses by interview and charts review discharge needs of all high-risk patients (and others referred). Identifies resources available to address the needs identified, coordinate referrals and document plan.

2. Utilize community resources to support patient’s post hospital needs. Documents choice in available resources has been offered.

3. Performs admission and continued stay reviews. Provides ! clinical information to payers upon request for certification ! and reimbursement of care. Discusses alternate level of care with physician. Refers cases not meeting acute care criteria to Physician Advisor as needed.

4. Facilitates and or provides education of hospital staff, physicians, patients and caregivers for purposes of efficient resource utilization

5. Keeps current of requirements by JCAHO, HCFA and other state/federal agencies on provision of care, planning and documenting.

6. Tracks resource statistics to identify improvement opportunities. Attends medical staff and other hospital committee meetings to report findings.

Qualifications

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics

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Education:
Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree nursing program.

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Experience:
Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in area in w! hich Case Management will be performed.

3. Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).

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Preferred:
Prefer at least one year experience in utilization review, resource management, discharge planning or case management.

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required

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Required:
Current Texas licensure as a Registered Nurse

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Preferred:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job Description Appendix A:
Physical Requirements

Environmental and Physical Demands/Hazardous Conditions

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WORKING CONDITIONS

(X) INSIDE: Spends approximately 39 hours or more per week inside.

(X) OUTSIDE: Spend approximately 1 hour per week outside (! driving/running work related errands).

( ) BOTH: The ac! tivities occur inside and outside in approximately equal amounts.

WORK POSITIONS: (defined in 5% increments of work time):
Sitting 60 % + Standing 20 % + Walking 20 % = 100%

LIFTING/CARRYING DEMANDS:
Ability to lift, push and pull with assistance (mechanical or co-worker) the weight of an average patient/heaviest object specific to the department.

(X) SEDENTARY WORK: Lifting 10 lbs. maximum and occasional lifting and/or carrying articles.

( ) LIGHT WORK: Lifting 20 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying articles weighing up to 10 lbs.

( ) MEDIUM WORK: Lifting 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

( ) HEAVY WORK: Lifting 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

( ) VERY HEAVY WORK: Lifting objects in excess of 100 lbs. with frequent lifting and/or c! arrying of objects weighing more than 50 lbs.
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This position starts available on: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 04:02:35 GMT

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