Case Management PRN

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare • Memphis, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager III is responsible for coordination of care and service delivery for an assigned group of patients and promoting inter-dependent communication and collaboration with the patient, caregiver, physician and other members of the health care management team. The Case Manager will assess, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate available services and resources to promote quality, cost effective outcomes appropriate to patient's needs and resources. Serves as resource to lead, guide, train & counsel other Case Managers. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing
• Case Management 3-5 years
• Clinical healthcare (acute or hospital) 2 years
• Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Accredited Case Manager - American Case Management Association
• Advanced knowledge of case management techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of complex patient care issues and to intervene in these situations.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills required.
• General computer skills required, advanced computer skills preferred.
• Demonstrated excellent facilitation skills.
• Exhibits a high level of skills in all required Case Management competencies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain working relationships with physicians and work collaboratively with health professionals at all levels to achieve established goals.
• Ability to plan and schedule tasks and to maintain control of own work flow.
• Ability to use initiative in decision-making; independent judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to independently determine and develop approach to solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree Nursing
• Registered Nurse Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing
• Case Manager - The Commission for Case Manager Certification
• Registered Nurse Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing

Responsibilities

• Performs and participates as part of the Case Management team to support a collaborative effort to facilitate quality patient care.
• Integrates and coordinates various aspects of service delivery, care facilitation, payor authorizations, service access, discharge and post-discharge activities, and utilization review.
• Identifies patients that meet criteria for case management services using an appropriate screening and assessment process.
• Communicates necessary information to stakeholders and educates patients and families.
• Plans effectively to meet patient needs, manage authorizations and length of stay, and promote efficient utilization of resources (fiscal, human, environmental, equipment and services).
• Maintains reliable systems to document, track, and monitor assigned cases.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.
• Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living.
• We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.
• Within any role at Methodist Le Bonheur, you can play a rewarding and fulfilling part in helping us provide high-quality, innovative and compassionate care to the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
• Our goal is to improve every life we touch, including our Associates.
• For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South, and we value the dedicated individuals who play such a crucial role in helping us fulfill our mission.
• With Methodist Le Bonheur, you’ll be recognized and rewarded, treated with respect and given many opportunities to learn, grow and build a fulfilling career.
• Because we’re not at our best until you are at yours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level