Care Manager - Emergency Department (Weekends)

Care Manager - Emergency Department (Weekends) ECU Health - 3.7 Greenville, NC Job Details Full-time $65,520.00 - $108,118.40 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Cost management Nursing Inpatient Healthcare resource management Bachelor's degree in social work RN License Bachelor of Science Caseload management Mid-level Associate of Science in Nursing Care plan development Patient care Bachelor of Science in Nursing Discharge planning Bachelor's degree in nursing Patient interaction Social Work Patient referrals Care coordination Associate Degree in Nursing Community resource coordination Hospital process improvement Full Job Description Position Summary The Care Manager is responsible for coordination of the plan of care through collaboration with the provider, the interdisciplinary team, the patient and family. The Care Manager facilitates the plan of care with the underlying objective of enhancing the quality of patient care, optimizing clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing the cost of care. In addition, the Care Manager helps drive change by identifying areas where performance improvement is needed (e.g., day to day workflow, education, process improvements and patient satisfaction). The Care Manager is accountable for a designated patient caseload and plans effectively in order to meet patient needs, manage the length of service, promote efficient utilization of resources and ensure a well-organized and safe plan of care is established for every patient. Responsibilities Anticipates the needs of patients and family members related to the emergency room visit and discharge plan. Assesses and determines the most appropriate discharge plan for patients who have been released from IVC or requesting voluntary detox services. Develops and implements plans of care which enhance quality, access, and cost-effective outcomes. Effectively communicates patients and/or family during crisis and traumas. Ensures patient's participation in the treatment planning process. Creatively identifies and links patients to appropriate organizational, financial and community resources in order to achieve optimal outcomes and compliance with regulatory agency requirements. Provides coverage to inpatient units after hours, as assigned.

Minimum Requirements Education:

Associates or Bachelors of Science in Nursing or higher, or Bachelors of Science in Social Work or higher is required. If a Registered Nurse, current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the NC Board of Nursing is required. Pay Range $65520.00 - $95501.12 Other Information Shift explanation: Friday, Saturday, Sunday. 40 hours. 3- 13.33 hour shifts. ECU Health About ECU Health Medical Center ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people. General Statement It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.