RN Case Manager - Emergency Department

LMHS Careers • Newark, OH

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About The Position

The RN Case Manager in the Emergency Department works under general supervision and follows the health system’s policies and procedures. The role interviews patients to obtain psychosocial information and helps address difficulties that interfere with receiving the maximum benefit from medical care. It provides social work interventions—including assessment, counseling, case management, and advocacy—to support patient and family functioning and continuity of care. The position also advises the healthcare team about how psychosocial factors affect health and illness. The patient population may range from newborns through geriatric patients.

Requirements

• Currently licensed as a social worker or independent social worker in the state of Ohio.
• Ability to identify psychosocial problems and plan for their resolution.
• Ability to gather and interpret data from multiple sources using professional-level knowledge.
• Ability to maintain discretion and provide counseling in emotionally charged situations.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of professionals.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use modern technology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and provide social psychotherapy, counseling, and psychosocial intervention for patients and families.
• Provide case management across the continuum of care, including discharge planning.
• Record assessments, interventions, and progress in the medical record.
• Refer patients to community resources and contact community agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed