RN/LMSW Case Manager: Inpatient Units

CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca•Ithaca, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN/LMSW Case Manager is responsible for delivering comprehensive care to assigned patients at a specific point in time. The role assesses patient and care-team needs and develops, implements, and evaluates an appropriate Plan of Care, adjusting it as patient needs change. The position is onsite at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York, full-time on days, with less than 25% travel expected.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Nursing or Master of Social Work program.
Active New York State RN or LMSW licensure.
Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in an acute care hospital setting or similar healthcare case experience.
Complete Case Management Certification, or equivalent, within 18 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

BSN.
Case Management Certification.

Responsibilities

Evaluate hospital admissions using evidence-based standards of care to ensure treatment is medically necessary and provided at the most appropriate level of care.
Communicate with providers and care teams to ensure medical necessity and patient status are appropriately captured and documented.
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds as available.
Serve as discharge planner for assigned patients by assessing readmission risk, ability to self-manage, and appropriate community support systems.
Keep patient demographics, insurance, primary care provider, and advance directives up to date in the EMR.
Facilitate referrals to support teams and community-based organizations.
Identify and eliminate barriers to discharge.
Issue federal and state notices as indicated.
Assume other responsibilities as needed.