CASE MANAGER RN

Job Opportunity

Job ID : 51106 Positions Location : Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job :

Description :

Positions Location : Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job :

Effectively manages and coordinates the patient's plan of care across the continuum. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team enhancing the quality of patient clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction with efficient and effective utilization of resources.

Essential Duties :

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Psychosocial Assessment and Interventions :
• Conducts a preliminary risk screening, assesses patients and family's psychosocial risk factors through evaluation of prior functioning levels, appropriateness and adequacy of support systems, reaction to illness and ability to cope.
• Performs comprehensive assessments of patients' medical condition, adjustment,support systems, finances, housing, behavior, cognition, abuse factors, function and abilities, legal, and substance abuse factors to identify issues, which must be addressed prior to discharge.
• Provides intervention in cases involving child abuse / neglect, domestic violence, elderly abuse, institutional abuse and sexual assault.
• Serves as a resourceperson and provides counselling and intervention related to treatmentdecisions and end-of-life issues.
• Develops long andshort-term plans with the patient / family to address problems identified.
• Provides emotionalsupport to help patients cope with the disruptions and distressesassociated with their illness / injury. Observes patient's right to self-determination and confidentiality.
• Intervenes withproblems of : Adult Abuse, Suicide, Guardianship, Conservatorship, DurablePower of Attorney, and Mental Illness.
• Care Coordination : Coordinates andfacilitates patient care progression throughout the continuum.
• Acollaborative process that encompasses the following : assessment, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates the options and servicesrequired to meet the needs of the patient.
• Works collaborativelyand maintains active communication with other members of the interdisciplinary team to effect timely and appropriate patientmanagement.
• Proactivelyidentifies and resolves delays and obstacles to discharge.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team facilitating care for the designated case load; monitors the patient's progress with the appropriate interventionsensuring a focused plan of care and services are provided while providing high quality cost effective care.
• Facilitates transfers to other facilities as appropriate.
• Provides theappropriate patient follow up in compliance with regulatory agencies and hospital policies and standards.
• UtilizationManagement :
• Identifiesat-risk populations using approved screening tool and follows establishedreporting procedures.
• Monitorsand facilitates the length of stay and ancillary resource use. Takes the appropriate actions toachieve the continuous improvement in both length of stay and resource utilization.
• Self-directedand organized to meet the needs of the patient and the health care team.
• Communication :
• Providesclear, concise, and timely written documentation.
• Communicate and provide information to post-acute care providers and payers ensuring adequate resources are provided to the patient.
• Communicateseffectively and navigating conflicts with patients, families, members ofthe care team in a diplomatic and empathetic manner. Negotiation with clinical departments and payers, advocating for the patient; transitioning them to the next phase of care.

Job Requirements

General Requirements

Work Experience

Education

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Job Family

Registered Nurses / Nursing Leadership

Requirements : Shift

Days

Degree Type / Education Level

Bachelor's

Status

Full-time

Facility

Match Any

Experience Level

Under 4 Years