Job Description
Immediate employment opportunites for Integrated Case Managers – RN or MSW
Location : Detroit, MI
Contract to Hire
Hourly rate range : $41 – 50 / hour, dependent upon experience
REQUIRED :
- Minimum 5 years of Acute Inpatient Case Management experience (this does NOT include telephonic, utilization management, or therapy experience)
- Strong computer skills
- Epic EMR experience
- Nursing degree or MSW, BLS certification through AHA, current valid MI RN licensure or LMSW with current valid MI licensure
- Acute discharge planning experience
- Recent (within the last two years) acute inpatient case management experience
- Typical Case Ratio : 1 : 21-25 will not meet with each patient, decided based on individual risk factors
- Candidates wishing to convert at the end of their assignment will need to have a Bachelor’s degree.
JOB SUMMARY
Our Client is looking for highly experienced candidates with acute inpatient case management and discharge planning experience.The Integrated case Manager for Population Health is an interdependent member of the patient-centered care team or treatment team responsible for the collaborative practice of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual’s and family’s comprehensive health care needs though communication and available resources to promote patient safety, quality of care and cost effective outcomes.Addresses the needs of patients who have experienced a critical event or diagnosis that requires complex management strategies and the extensive use of resources to optimize health outcomes along the care continuumProvides services to patients from ambulatory, inpatient or health plan settingsPrinciple Duties And Responsibilities :
Conducts a comprehensive assessment of patient and family / caregiver’s biomedical, psychological, social and functional needs to gage the potential impact on recoveryDevelops personalized patient-centered care plans aimed at optimizing the patient’s care experienceEngages patients and their families as part of the care team through advocacy, ongoing communication, health education, identification of resources and service facilitationUtilizes professional judgment, critical thinking, motivational interviewing and self-management techniques to assist patients in overcoming barriers to goal achievementProvides counseling and interventions related to treatment decisions and end of life issues including Advanced Care PlanningProvides coordination as necessary to ensure patients seamlessly and safely transition between care settingsAdvocates for appropriate delivery of services within the patient’s health plan benefit structureCollaborates with appropriate members of the patient’s treatment / care team to co-manage patients with complex medical and social needsFacilitates interdependent collaborate care conferencesContinually evaluates the patient’s response to the care / treatment plan making modifications when necessaryPlans and participates in process improvement activities designed to reduce risk, inclusive of data collection, analysis and follow-up intervention activitiesFacilitates interventions in cases involving child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, elder abuse, institutional abuse and sexual assaultSupports department based goals, which contribute to the success of the organizationPerforms other duties as assignedTraining on unit will be minimal - candidates will need to be able to pick up quickly and work efficiently.Required Certification & Licensure :
Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid, unrestricted State of Michigan licenseOR - Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) with a valid, unrestricted State of Michigan licenseNursing degree or MSW, BLS certification through AHA, current valid MI RN licensure or LMSW with current valid MI licensureWhy work at OpTech?
OpTech is a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work at OpTech, not only do you get health and dental benefits, but you also have training opportunities, flexible / remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay.
OpTech is an equal opportunity employer and it committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, status as a parent, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.