Inpatient Case Manager - NBMC 2 North (Full Time, Day)
About The Position
At NorthBay Health, the Inpatient Case Manager is to assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate options and services to affect an appropriate, individualized plan for hospital patient care across the continuum of care. The Inpatient Case Manager will follow assigned patients working with team members and Social Services to prioritize and strategize each day’s activities. Using independent judgment and discretion, the patient must be assessed and reassessed as an ongoing process to address the patient’s broad spectrum of needs. The Inpatient Case Manager utilizes clinical knowledge and competence, positive communication skills, problem solving and conflict resolution techniques, ability to effect change, strong skills in assessment, organization, and time management. The case management process requires a focus on critical thinking skills, customer service skills, setting appropriate goals and measuring outcomes to effectively ensure optimal patient outcomes with consideration to financial and healthplan resources. The Inpatient Case Manager at NorthBay Health must be able to demonstrate adherence to the department and system policies, procedures, quality assurance, guidelines and goals of the department and the organization.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of professional registered nursing; BSN required (excluding employees grandfathered under the March 2014 letter).
- Current California RN license required.
- Basic computer proficiency, including word processing and keyboarding skills.
- Ability to enter and retrieve data from relevant computer systems.
- Knowledge of MCG, Cerner, Medicare rules and regulations, and Conditions of Participation.
- Knowledge of Joint Commission standards, Department of Human Services requirements, Patient Safety initiatives, and Department of Health organizational standards.
- Understanding of levels of care, including acute care, home care, subacute care, long-term care, hospice, rehabilitation, and community resources.
- Familiarity with medical necessity guidelines, quality assurance processes, healthcare trends, best practices, management tools, and related resources.
- Adheres to established policies and procedures and meets attendance and punctuality expectations.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 2 years of acute clinical nursing experience preferred.
- Case Management experience strongly preferred.
- Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Master’s in Nursing with an emphasis in Case Management.
- Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Accredited Case Manager (ACM) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate options and services to affect an appropriate, individualized plan for hospital patient care across the continuum of care.
- Follow assigned patients working with team members and Social Services to prioritize and strategize each day’s activities.
- Assess and reassess patients as an ongoing process to address the patient’s broad spectrum of needs.
- Demonstrate adherence to the department and system policies, procedures, quality assurance, guidelines and goals of the department and the organization.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- life, disability, and long-term care coverage
- paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement
- a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- education reimbursement for eligible roles
- professional development and training programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- wellness programs
- recognition programs
- shift differentials
- market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
