What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Manager position at Crouse Hospital?
Care Managers are licensed registered professional nurses working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure the appropriate allocation of hospital resources while maintaining the quality of care. The Care Manager actively participates in the utilization management process using standards of care to determine the most appropriate level of care, managing care across the continuum to ensure a safe discharge in a timely manner. The Care Manager conducts the initial assessment of the patients discharge plan based on the clinical course and proactively interacts with the healthcare team to establish the plan of care.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION / LICENSURE
Required:
â— Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
â— Associates Degree
Preferred:
â— Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Required:
â— 3 – 5 year’s acute hospital experience.
Preferred:
â— Case Management, Utilization Management experience preferred.
SPECIAL SKILLS/EQUIPMENT
â— Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of federal and state regulations (DOH, Medicare/Medicare). Strong organizational and problem solving skills. Knowledge of third party payers and /or managed care principles.
