What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACO Care Manager position at Franciscan Health?
WHO WE ARE
With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Works collaboratively with other members of the Healthcare team in coordination of the patient's care.
Meets patient and family to complete psychosocial history and assess family dynamics. Reviews computer record and chart and becomes familiar with the patient's history and current circumstances. Assesses the Plan of Care to meet patient needs.
Connects patients to relevant community resources as required, with the goal to increase satisfaction, patient health, and well-being and reduce Healthcare costs.
Guides the delegation of responsibilities to the appropriate staff member to meet the needs of the patient. Ensures services are in compliance with professional standards, state and federal regulatory requirements.
Implements discharge plans as agreed upon by patient, family, and physician.
Provides education for families, patients and other members of the healthcare team.
Acts as a liaison between patients, consulting physician, referring physician or outside agencies to coordinate patient appointments, admission, or surgery. Coordinates the exchange of information either written or verbal before and after patients are seen.
Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information.
Assists patients, family members or other client support members with concern and empathy.
QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's Degree- Nursing/Patient Care- Required
Bachelor's Degree- Nursing/Patient Care- Preferred
Registered Nurse (RN)- State Licensing Board- Indiana- Required
Registered Nurse (RN)- State License Board- Illinois- Required within 180 days of hire
Certified Case Manager (CCM)- Commission for Case Manager Certification- Preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association- Required
5 Years Nursing/Patient Care Experience- Required
1 Year Case Management Experience- Preferred
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
