Parkview Health-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
Fort Wayne, IN
5,001-10,000 employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services

The position involves continuously evaluating the quality, care, treatment, and outcomes of complex patient populations. The role requires collaboration with patients, families, and caregivers to facilitate necessary resources and options for post-discharge services to ensure a safe discharge. The individual will provide consultation with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to facilitate patient progression to discharge. Additionally, the position ensures that clinical documentation supports medical necessity criteria and meets regulatory requirements. Communication of the clinical status of patients related to medical necessity criteria to the physician advisor and/or the Inpatient Care Transitions leadership team is also a key responsibility. The role includes monitoring length of stay and documenting avoidable days for delay of discharge, as well as reviewing payer sources for potential negative financial liabilities to the patient.

  • Continuously evaluates the quality, care, treatment and outcomes of complex patient populations.
  • Collaborates with the patient/family and caregivers to facilitate necessary resources and options for post-discharge services.
  • Provides consultation with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to facilitate patient progression to discharge.
  • Ensures clinical documentation supports medical necessity criteria and meets regulatory requirements.
  • Communicates the clinical status of patients related to medical necessity criteria to the physician advisor and/or the Inpatient Care Transitions leadership team.
  • Monitors length of stay and documents avoidable days for delay of discharge.
  • Reviews payer source for potential negative financial liabilities to the patient.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
  • Valid Indiana Registered Nurse license required.
  • At least 2 years of experience in acute care setting required.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of DRGs managed care initiatives, payment methods, and statistical analysis.
  • Demonstrates competency at completion of InterQual training program and ongoing Inter-reliability testing.
  • Demonstrates understanding of managed care concepts.
  • Demonstrates ability to engage in complex clinical decision-making.
  • Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must have excellent people skills and the ability to problem solve efficiently and effectively.
  • Certification in Case Management highly desirable.
  • Preferred experience in Case Management activities.
  • Preferred experience or knowledge of InterQual criteria.
  • Demonstrates a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and communication.
  • Demonstrates critical thinking and analysis and conflict resolution skills.
  • Must be available to work flexible hours, including weekends and other times when deemed necessary.
  • Eligible for a sign-on bonus for those who qualify.
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