Job Description

1. Assesses assigned patients and integrates psychosocial assessment within the multidisciplinary team. Works collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to determine potential and actual risks to recovery and formulates plan to determine appropriate level of care upon disposition from the acute care setting.
2. Accountable for developing and coordinating the implementation of Discharge Plan A and alternative Plan B, including documentation in the medical record
3. Multidisciplinary collaboration with physicians, nursing, social work, and multiple disciplines, departments, payers, and agencies to eliminate barriers to efficient delivery of care in the appropriate setting
4. Facilitates timely transition plan
5. Active leadership role in the ongoing management of inpatient length of stay and the reduction of readmissions across the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Nursing or active pursuit of BSN required. Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland required. Certified Case Manager (CCM) is preferred.
• One year of experience in case management and knowledge of payer mechanisms is preferred. Two years experience in acute care required, four years clinical healthcare experience preferred. Additional experience in home health, ambulatory care, insurance industry and/or occupational health is preferred.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

Pay Range: FLATRATE:$46

Other Compensation (if applicable):

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