Case Manager - MSW OR Registered Nurse - Part Time / Day Shift

Island Health•Anacortes, WA

12d•$35 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

Island Health is seeking an experienced Case Manager to join its Care Management team in Anacortes, Washington. The role collaborates with providers, patients, families, and payors to coordinate care, guide safe discharge planning, and support appropriate utilization of hospital services. As part of the interdisciplinary team, the Case Manager uses a collective process for care coordination, discharge planning, and utilization review to promote quality, cost-effective patient outcomes. This is an onsite, part-time position scheduled for 0.8 FTE, with days and weekends. The listed salary range is $35.18–$52.78 per hour.

Requirements

One year of experience in hospital discharge planning, case management, and/or utilization management, or two years of experience as a social worker in a health care setting.
Master’s degree in social work from an authorized and approved program of study.
Licensure in good standing as a Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor issued by the Washington State Department of Health, or Counselor Agency Affiliated certification issued by the Washington State Department of Health, which must be maintained.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently or as part of an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to communicate effectively and promptly with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team.
Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledge of discharge planning, utilization review, CMS criteria related to patient status, and general payor reimbursement requirements.
Strong analysis and problem-solving skills.
Computer skills, including proficiency in keyboarding and data entry.
Critical-thinking skills, including the ability to assess, evaluate, and teach.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ discharge needs and identify those at risk of post-hospitalization problems.
Coordinate and implement discharge plans with patients and interdisciplinary care team members.
Facilitate referrals to outside agencies and connect patients and families with appropriate community resources.
Conduct psychosocial, chemical dependency, and mental health assessments and identify appropriate interventions or referrals.
Provide guidance to the care management team on complex psychosocial and discharge-planning issues or barriers when needed.
Prioritize and manage an assigned patient caseload, including initial and ongoing discharge assessments, readmission risk assessments, discharge plans, placements, and follow-up care.
Document discharge assessments, plans, utilization review, interventions, and follow-up care accurately and promptly.
Communicate discharge plans and updates with patients, families, providers, and other appropriate stakeholders.
Perform initial and concurrent medical record reviews for third-party payors when needed.
Review medical records for medical necessity of hospital admission and continued stay using InterQual or other assigned guidelines when needed.
Educate and involve patients and families in transition planning throughout the hospital stay.
Contact and arrange placements with skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation, long-term care, specialty care, and home health agencies.
Collaborate with community resources and serve as a liaison between Care Management and agencies when appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned, dependent on training and scope of practice.