POSITION INFORMATION

Position summary: The Care Manager is responsible for carrying out care coordination of the assigned patient population during the episode of care to ensure safe and effective outcomes across the continuum of care. The Care Manager oversees interdisciplinary activity relevant to managing the patient population and integrating services and/or departments around the organizing principles of acute case management. This will include but is not limited to bedside interdisciplinary rounds. The Care Manager must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to age groups according to specific chronological age, developmental age, and/or psycho-social maturity. This role works to provide efficient coordination of care and resources with quality outcomes while minimizing costs and duplication of services. The Care Manager will work collaboratively with the management and staff involved in the patient's plan of care and discharge planning process as well as those facilities, organizations, and individuals providing post discharge care and services. This position will facilitate creating a safe and effective discharge plan associated with patient/family healthcare goals with input obtained from the care team. Specific duties include assessing and screening patients for discharge needs, performing readmission prevention activities, coordinating and providing referrals for continuing care, and locating available community resources for patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. BSN graduate preferred. Required length and type of experience: Minimum of five (5) years recent experience in clinical nursing or related nursing field. (e.g. Case Management or Utilization Review) Previous Care Management, Case Management or Care Coordination experience preferred Excellent critical thinking and communication skills Strong computer skills Required licensure, certification or registry: Current licensure by Ohio State Board of Nursing. ACM/CCM Certification helpful