RN Case Manager - Behavioral Health

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare • Memphis, TN

29d

About The Position

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. The Case Manager is responsible for coordination of care and service delivery for an assigned group of patients and promoting inter-dependent communication and collaboration with the patient, caregiver, physician and other members of the health care management team. The Case Manager will assess, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate available services and resources to promote quality, cost effective outcomes appropriate to patient's needs and resources. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A Brief Overview The Case Manager is responsible for coordination of care and service delivery for an assigned group of patients and promoting inter-dependent communication and collaboration with the patient, caregiver, physician and other members of the health care management team. The Case Manager will assess, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate available services and resources to promote quality, cost effective outcomes appropriate to patient's needs and resources. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Nursing- RN
• 1-3 years Clinical healthcare (acute or hospital)
• Accredited Case Manager (ACM)
• American Case Management Association Certification Case Manager - The Commission for Case Manager Certification
• Registered Nurse Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing
• Registered Nurse Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing
• Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain working relationships with physicians and work collaboratively with health professionals at all levels to achieve established goals.
• Demonstrated excellent facilitation skills.
• Ability to plan and schedule tasks and to maintain control of own work flow.
• General computer skills required, advanced computer skills preferred.
• Ability to use initiative in decision-making; independent judgment and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs and participates as part of the Case Management team to support a collaborative effort to facilitate quality patient care.
• This role integrates and coordinates various aspects of service delivery, care facilitation, payor authorizations, service access, discharge and post-discharge activities, and utilization review.
• Identifies patients that meet criteria for case management services using an appropriate screening and assessment process.
• Communicates necessary information to stakeholders and educates patients and families.
• Plans effectively to meet patient needs, manage authorizations and length of stay, and promote efficient utilization of resources (fiscal, human, environmental, equipment and services).
• Maintains reliable systems to document, track, and monitor assigned cases.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees