Case Manager - Discharge Planning

Vail Health Hospital•Edwards, CO

1d•$95,576 - $131,893•Onsite

About The Position

Provides a smooth transition for the patient from hospital to home or alternative care setting through coordination of services to meet the post discharge needs identified while maintaining a balance among quality outcome, cost, and process. Collaborates with clinical care team in navigating transition of care and acts as a leader in care coordination establishing a discharge plan which promotes the most optimal health outcome. Champions the right care, at the right place, at the right time.

Requirements

One-year recent experience in acute care hospital Utilization Review, Discharge Planning or equivalent, required.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state OR a Licensed Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Colorado, required
Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc
Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in nursing, required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Social Work, preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses assigned patient cases to identify case management needs and collaborates with the physician and the patient/family to identify desired outcomes and develop a plan of care.
Leads the coordination of patient care with other disciplines within the care team, monitoring the appropriateness and timeliness of care.
Ensures the interdisciplinary care plan is consistent with the patient's clinical course, continuing care needs, covered services and estimated length of stay by monitoring diagnostic testing, treatments and procedures throughout the continuum of care.
Screens and completes admission assessment within 24 hours of admission on all newly admitted patients. Identifies at risk patients/families and partners with clinical care team to meet patient’s needs.
Develops and implements discharge plans for assigned patients, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family, payor, and external resources.
Actively contributes, participates, and follows through on interventions identified in Interdisciplinary Care Rounds.
Maintains compliance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regulations.
Supports the needs of the Case Management department and the organization within scope of practice, as needed.
Role models the principals of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
Must be HIPAA compliant.

Benefits

Competitive wages
Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
Housing programs
Childcare reimbursement
Medical
Dental
Vision
Tuition Assistance
Existing Student Loan Repayment
Specialty Certification Reimbursement
Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
Recreation discounts
Pet insurance