Case Manager - ED NON-EXE

Case Manager - ED NON-EXE

GENERAL SUMMARY

The ED Case Manager is responsible for coordinating the case management care plan to meet the individual / caregiver needs, promoting quality, cost effective outcomes. Work involves identifying and resolving barriers that may hinder effective patient care and patient progression to a safe discharge in a timely manner. Reports to department leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Educates and empowers individual / caregiver toward self-care and independence.

Collaboratively works to carry out the process of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy options and services to meet the individual’s and family’s comprehensive health needs.

Assesses the patient’s plan of care and develops, implements, monitors and documents the utilization of resources and progress of the patient through their care.

Facilitates options and services to meet the patient’s health care needs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

RN holding a current Virginia state license or valid Compact State license.

Case management certification a plus.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Professional knowledge of area of responsibility in order to direct planning and implementation of individualized service plan for eligible children with special health care needs to include medical care, social, developmental, educational, vocational and financial aspects.

Acute pediatric experience strongly preferred.

Three years case management experience preferred.

Must be able to plan, manage and establish a professional working environment within areas of responsibility.

Must possess the ability to identify problems and implement solutions for operational and organizational issues.

Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with other professionals.

Competence in use of personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets and database software.

Knowledge of utilization review processes necessary.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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