What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Manager position at Redeemer Health?
OVERVIEW
Joining Redeemer Health means becoming part of an inclusive, supportive team where your professional growth is valued. Our strength comes from bringing different perspectives and talent to our workforce, spanning PA & NJ. We offer programs that set up new team members for long-term success including education assistance, scholarships, and career training. With medical and dental coverage, access to childcare & fitness facilities on campus, investment in your retirement, and community events, your career at Redeemer is more than a job. You'll discover a commitment to quality care in a safe environment and a foundation from which you can provide and receive personalized attention. We look forward to being a part of your professional journey. We invite you to apply today.
SUMMARY OF JOB
Facilitates the flow of patient care throughout the acute hospitalization, utilizing the care management process. Maintains high quality and efficient service delivery. Functions as a patient advocate and liaison to family, physicians, other healthcare teams members, community resources and third party payers. Provides necessary appropriate interventions that foster independence and wellness, and prevent inappropriate unnecessary admissions and / or utilization of resources.
Age specific criteria listed is to assure individual performance demonstrates employee knowledge and skills necessary to provide psycho-social, emotional and educational needs appropriate to the age of the patients served in his / her assignment. The skill and knowledge needed to provide such care might be gained through education, training or experience.
CONNECTING TO MISSION :
All individuals within the scope of their position are responsible to perform their job in light of the Mission & Values of the Health System. Regardless of the position, every job contributes to the challenge of providing healthcare. There is an ongoing responsibility for ensuring the values of Respect, Compassion, Justice, Hospitality, Holistic Approach, Stewardship, and Collaboration are present in our interactions with one another and in the service we provide.
RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS
Licensed Registered Nurse / Degreed Social Worker or Bachelor's Degree in pertinent Healthcare related field
Minimum 2 years medical / surgical or home health experience
Working knowledge of managed care and third party reimbursement
Experience with case management, evaluation / assessment of clients
Basic computer skills required
Advocacy and problem solving skills
Knowledgeable of community resources, including availability of services
Excellent time management and written and verbal communication
Possesses strong organizational and negotiation skills
Possesses strong team work skills
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Redeemer Health is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination in employment due to race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability veteran status or any other protected classification required by law.
