Manager Inpatient Case Management

Who We Are

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance

outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?

We're More Than a Hospital. We're 7,200 Of The Most Dedicated People You Could Ever Meet. Our Goal Is To Make Sure The People Of Our Community Get The Care They Need And Deserve. As Community Stewards, We Abide By Three Rules Of The Road

• Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
• Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
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When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

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Job Title

Manager Inpatient Case Management

Requisition Number

38590

Employment Type

Full Time

Division

CLINICAL INTEGRATION

Compensation Type

Salaried

Job Category

Director / Management Level

Hours Worked

8:00a-5:00p

Location:

John Peter Smith Hospital

Shift Worked

Day

Job Description

Job Summary: The Manager, Inpatient Case Management oversees the development, implementation and evaluation of day to day operations of the inpatient case management team responsible for the functions of discharge planning and case management services. This role serves as a liaison for the interdisciplinary team, payers, physician group and various agencies related to case management activities.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities

• Ensures the units are adequately, completely and competently staffed in accordance with budgeted plan; and, personnel are appropriately trained and supervised.
• Responsible for selecting, hiring, and terminating personnel within the department. Evaluates personnel work performance, counsels staff, and initiated disciplinary action as appropriate.
• Ensures interventions are in compliance with known legal and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluates the daily tasks and interventions provided by the inpatient case management staff. Rounds for outcomes on patients, staff and providers.
• Acts as a liaison between the Director and others within the organization for decision making and problem- solving related to care facilitation, case management, community resources utilization, patient education, etc.
• Intervenes in the plan of care when necessary of complex cases requiring coordination of medically related care and leverages the Physician Advisor as needed.
• Collaborates with practitioners, nurses, clinical managers, various agencies and other members of the health care team to select, guide and direct patient care as it relates to discharge planning and the CMS C.O.P. Initiates and participates in collaborative efforts that provide on-going evaluation of program operation, compliance and goal attainment.
• Assists in the preparation of the budget. Maintains accountability to include adequate and appropriate staffing patterns, supplies, equipment and physical facilities to meet the patients' needs.
• Develops, recommends, implements, reviews and revises appropriate departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains accurate statistical data and assists with developing department reports.
• Provides on-going education and training to the case management guidance and recommendations to staff regarding resource utilizations thereby contributing to cost-effectiveness/efficiency.
• Functions as a case manager during staff shortages.
• Serves on committees representing Case Management.
• Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Master of Social Work from an accredited college or university.
• 5 plus years of clinical experience.
• 3 plus years of experience in inpatient discharge planning.
• Experience in a Leadership role managing cross functional teams on large scale projects or supervisory experience including hiring, training, assigning work and managing the performance of staff.
• Current RN licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas or proof of reciprocity of licensure between the State of Texas and another state.
  
  

OR

• Current Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners.
  
  

AND

• Current JPS recognized BLS certification and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Current Case Management Certification or ACM certification.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Nursing, Social Work or related healthcare related field from an accredited college or university.
  
  

Location Address:

1500 S. Main Street

Fort Worth, Texas, 76104

United States