Case Manager-Home Health

The Methodist Hospitals • Merrillville, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Receives patient referrals from outside sources and prepares information for admission to homecare. Coordinates the care of assigned patients among a multidisciplinary team to assure quality and cost effective care.

Requirements

• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer proficient.
• Must be detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently and with a team, and communicate effectively with multiple team members.
• Ability to provide professional, courteous, a positive attitude, and to be respectful of others.
• All post high school education must have been obtained from a recognized College or University.
• Associates Nursing Required
• 3 years Home Healthcare or Acute Care experience Required
• Active Licensed Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.
• Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information.
• Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Nursing Preferred

Responsibilities

• Assesses admission paperwork and plan of care for completeness, and coordinator corrections as needed.
• Coordinates care of assigned patients and patient care conferences among a multi-disciplinary team.
• Schedules field staff visits in absence of scheduling coordinator.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of current Homecare regulations and departmental policies.
• Obtains payor authorization and continually communicates with payor sources and field staff to ensure authorization for services.
• Receives patient referrals from outside sources and prepares demographic and admission information for field personnel.
• Inputs information into EMR (Electronic Medical Record) after determining appropriateness for admission.
• Performs other duties as needed and/or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree