What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Management Specialist - Discharge Planning position at Discharge Planning in Owensboro, KY - Owensboro?
Summary
Job Summary
Facilitates cost-effective, high quality patient transitions of care and outcomes by collaborating with staff and providing guidance, education, and support to assigned patients.
Job Responsibilities
- Coordinates and manages discharge planning activities.
- Completes a comprehensive assessment of the patient's overall medical condition, financial status, emotional status, and support system to develop a discharge plan for post hospital care.
- Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare team members, including physicians and nurses.
- Provides patients and families with information and education on post hospital care options and available resources.
- Facilitates patient referrals to external healthcare facilities and/or other community services
- Ensures all necessary paperwork and documentation are completed accurately and timely
- Monitors patient progress and modifies the discharge plans as necessary
- Communicates with Manager, Director, and/or Physician Advisor on complex discharge planning issues and delays in service.
- Trains new employees, students, or interns as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire
- A minimum of 1 year relevant experience preferred
- RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire
Skills and Attributes
- Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Works under minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Physical Demands
- Standing: Occasionally
- Walking: Occasionally
- Sitting: Frequently
- Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely
- Lifting 25-75 lbs: Never
- Lifting over 75 lbs: Never
- Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying 25-75 lbs: Never
- Carrying over 75 lbs: Never
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Rarely
- Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Never
- Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Never
- Climbing: Rarely
- Bending/Stooping: Rarely
- Kneeling: Rarely
- Crouching/Crawling: Rarely
- Reaching: Occasionally
- Talking: Frequently
- Hearing: Frequently
- Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Never
- Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
- Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
- Running: Never
- Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
- Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
