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Job Description
The Case Manager provides care coordination for a patient's hospital stay. Working with the healthcare team, the case manager monitors the LOS, the appropriate utilization of care, promotes quality, provides clinical review for the payers, and plans/implements the discharge. The Case Management Department upholds the current standards of case management practice and creates an environment that promotes the individual growth and development of its staff.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a daily caseload which is specialty-based, in accordance with hospital/departmental policy and procedures and regulatory requirements. Optimize their work to accomplish the goals and strategic initiative identified for each fiscal year
- This role is carried out in collaboration with the social workers, considering the care and psychosocial needs of both the patient and family. Foundation for this position will include; Integration of the best in evidence-based practice, professionalism and customer service
- Prepare reports to inform the case managers and department of their outcomes and assists them in evaluating their practice and how to accomplish next steps
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required
- Current Massachusetts registered nursing license required
- Ability to work with case manager technology and clinical leveling criteria
- Able to learn and expand skill set as new protocols and projects are initiated
- Possess the ability to transfer clinical knowledge/skill to the care coordination of their patients/families
- Utilize critical thinking to case manager and implement a safe, appropriate discharge
- Prior experience in case management or a related field is required
Additional Information
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT:Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. New England Medical Center reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Tufts Medical Center reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Vacancy expired!