Case Manager

The Brooklyn Hospital Center • New York, NY

9h

About The Position

The Case Manager is responsible for all aspects of case management for an
assigned group of inpatients to determine the appropriateness of the admission
and continued stay, assist in the development of the plan of care; ensure that
the plan is implemented in a timely basis and identify the Expected Length of
Stay (ELOS). Works collaboratively with physicians, social workers, clinical
nurses, home care services, and other members of the interdisciplinary team as
needed. Participates actively in specific clinical initiatives focused on
reducing the Length Of Stay (LOS), improved efficiency, and quality and resource
utilization. Assignment will be by units/clinical areas of practice and may
require responsibility on other units/services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Minimum of five (5) years recent acute care experience (Medical / Surgical or Critical Care).
• New York State Licensed Registered Professional Nurse
• Certification in Patient Review Instrument (PRI) and Screen
• Strong knowledge of medical, nursing, and allied health sciences, community resources and case management regulatory requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with utilization review, denials or financial software.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree

Responsibilities

• determine the appropriateness of the admission and continued stay
• assist in the development of the plan of care
• ensure that the plan is implemented in a timely basis
• identify the Expected Length of Stay (ELOS)
• Works collaboratively with physicians, social workers, clinical nurses, home care services, and other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed
• Participates actively in specific clinical initiatives focused on reducing the Length Of Stay (LOS), improved efficiency, and quality and resource utilization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees