Director of Case Management RN

Care One•Hempfield Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Oversees the care provided to patients insured by Managed Care organizations, ensuring they receive efficient care with appropriate Length of Stay, limiting re-hospitalizations and well-coordinated discharges. Provides ongoing communication information to insurance case managers and primary care providers. Works to coordinate services provided by the various disciplines in the facility. Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Regularly re-evaluates the patients nursing needs & use assessment data to determine care plan needs. Collaborates with the healthcare team, patient and patient's family, and helps direct the work of the healthcare team to provide care that is continuous and well-coordinated. Initiates appropriate preventative and palliative nursing procedures. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes.

Requirements

Must have an Associate's Degree, Bachelor's preferred
Must have a State Certified RN license
Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable source of transportation
Have a minimum of one year experience as a Case Manager, preferably in a LTC setting.
Must have excellent communication skills, be well organized, and able to multi task.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's preferred
preferably in a LTC setting

Responsibilities

Oversees the care provided to patients insured by Managed Care organizations, ensuring they receive efficient care with appropriate Length of Stay, limiting re-hospitalizations and well-coordinated discharges.
Provides ongoing communication information to insurance case managers and primary care providers.
Works to coordinate services provided by the various disciplines in the facility.
Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.
Regularly re-evaluates the patients nursing needs & use assessment data to determine care plan needs.
Collaborates with the healthcare team, patient and patient's family, and helps direct the work of the healthcare team to provide care that is continuous and well-coordinated.
Initiates appropriate preventative and palliative nursing procedures.
Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes.