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Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Slidell, LA

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About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job functions as the liaison and communicator with the patient, caregivers, healthcare providers, and multi-disciplinary team members as well as post-acute care and third party payers. Discusses alternative care options with patient / caregivers as well as the multi-disciplinary team and assists with discharge planning needs. Facilitates movement along the health care continuum to ensure quality, cost–effective outcomes are achieved in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

• Education Required - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Work Experience Required - 2 years of related experience.
• Certifications Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice. Basic Life Support (BLS.) through the American Heart Association.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Conflict resolution skills and ability to demonstrate good judgement and decision making in performing tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Preferred - Certification in Case Management (CCM). Health Care Management (CPHM).

Responsibilities

• Manages various aspects of the planning process in anticipation of the patient’s movement through the healthcare system.
• Uses care managements policies and procedures including application of evidenced based criteria and level of care and continued appropriateness.
• Manages the care of assigned patients through the healthcare system based on the patient’s individual needs.
• Prepares, executes, and reinforces post-discharge care plan.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

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