Care Coordinator - Case Management

• Conducts assessment to determine patient needs and barriers to disease management of continued recovery  

• Implements appropriate interventions to address identified patient needs and maintain regulatory requirements  

• Monitors the effectiveness of the patient’s care plan and intervenes when necessary to address potential     progression delays  

• Arranges appropriate post-acute services and procurement of durable medical equipment  

• Coordinates transition of care as indicated  

• Assess the discharge planning needs of the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient Reporting:  

• Documents assessment findings and interacts in the clinical record according to establish standards  

• Performs cost/benefit analysis to determine most cost effective care  

• Documents type education received by the patient and/or family members Education:  

• Educates patient and/or family member(s) to the processes and services provided  

• Attend and provide continuing education in-services  

• Participates in performance improvement projects, committees, and teams Communicates:  

• Communicates patient needs to appropriate sources such as Physicians, medical staff, DME Companies, Home Health and Hospice Staff,  and Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Facilities  

• Communicates effectively with adult and geriatric patient   

• Participates on committees and Physician Section meetings as requested/required Quality Improvement:  

• Participates in QI initiates and other Hospital performance improvement programs Regulation:  

• Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines  

• Complies with appropriate Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues **Remote Work Capable** ? **QUALIFICATIONS** **Education** Education Level Education Details Required/ Preferred Associate's Degree with 3 years nursing, social work or counseling experience Required or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Social Work, or Counseling Required and Master's Degree Preferred **Licenses and Certifications** Licenses/Certifications Licenses/Certification Details Time Frame Required/ Preferred RN  - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Upon Hire Required or LMSW  - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure Upon Hire Required or LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor Upon Hire Required Certified as a Board Certified Case Manager within 1 year of accepting position Upon Hire Preferred and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire Required **Work Experience** Experience Experience Details Required/ Preferred **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** KSAs Proficiency Excellent organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills; required Knowledgeable in the documentation of social/work case management intervention methods; required Excellent interpersonal skills; required Demonstrated knowledge in the following areas:  pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics Participate in Best Practice Models for care transitions Demonstrates positive leadership with Physicians, insurance companies, industry representatives and all other persons or entities within our service area Embraces the Mission, Vision, Values and Critical Success Factors of our organization Represents NMMC in a positive, professional manner Must have extensive contact with: Medical Staff, Nursing Personnel, DME Providers, Home Health Agencies, Community Agencies, referral resource providers, Utilization Review Manager, patients, and family members Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills Must project a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve

Requirements:

Licenses

You must have the following licenses to apply:
Licensed Social Worker

Education

You must have the following education to apply:
Associates