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Lima, OH
Primary Function / General Purpose Of Position
The Care Manager is responsible for providing appropriate interventions and discharge planning services to patients and families and facilitates a smooth transition for the patient throughout the continuum of care by accessing hospital, community and governmental resources.
Essential Job Functions
Assesses constantly for best resource allocation with patient management activities both in hospital and community systems to advocate for cost containment without jeopardizing patient quality efforts.
Completes initial and ongoing assessment of the patient and family's response to the diagnosis, living environment and discharge planning needs; Identifies and reports appropriate discharge barriers and avoidable days to promote resolution.
Provides assessment for the source and significance of social, psychological, environmental, emotional, and economic factors that may contribute to the health and response to treatment of both inpatients of all ages and documents appropriately in the medical record.
Coordinates patient and family interventions with attending physician, patient, family, care managers, and other staff; Develops treatment plan based on the assessment and mutually agreed upon goals with the patient, family and physician.
Develops a plan of intervention, which is integrated with the interdisciplinary treatment team to establish continuum of care in congruence with ethical and legal considerations; Advocates, mediates, and negotiates a cohesive plan for maintaining or improving social supports and patient safety.
Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions and actions in relation to the intended goals of the discharge plan; Revises intervention strategies and discharge plan as necessary; Identify barriers in service delivery systems and advocate for change; Evaluate patient outcomes and participate in process improvement.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to enhance quality of care and efficiency : Works collaboratively with the health care team to facilitate the plan of care for inpatients and outpatients, as appropriate.
Ensures chart documentation consistently meets the department and hospital standards for accountability and confidentiality; Recognizes legal responsibilities and identifies area of concern to Risk Management and Legal Services; Maintains current knowledge and is familiar with federal and state regulatory guidelines, institutional policies, and payer source policies; Documents interventions timely
Stays abreast of community resources available to facilitate safe patient transitions of care. Remains current on clinical advancements related to primary patient population. Proactively seeks to understand areas / roles outside of immediate area or role within department.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing / Certification
BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required)
Education
Bachelor Degree in a health care related field
Work Experience
1 year of experience in clinical setting, experience with Case Management principles. Knowledge of post-acute levels of care, community resources, public assistance systems, Medicaid or Medicare.
Skills
Social Work
Care Management
Ethics
End of Life Ethics
Patient Advocacy
Clinical Supervision
Microsoft office
Ability to prioritize many simultaneous demands and tolerate frequent interruptions.
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Communication with family members
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Relationship building
Effective problem solving
Teamwork
Open to change
Collaboration
Communication
Displays empathy
Negotiation skills
Time management
Prioritization
As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What We Offer
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA / FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
Rn Ambulatory Care • Lima, OH, United States