Identifies patients that meet criteria for case management services using an appropriate screening and assessment process.
Communicates necessary information to stakeholders and educates patients and families.
Plans effectively to meet patient needs, manage authorizations and length of stay, and promote efficient utilization of resources (fiscal, human, environmental, equipment and services).
Maintains reliable systems to document, track, and monitor assigned cases.
Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.
Education/Formal Training Requirements
Preferred - Master's Degree Nursing
Required - Bachelor's Degree Nursing
Work Experience Requirements
Required - Case Management 3-5 years
Required - Clinical healthcare (acute or hospital) 2 years
Licenses and Certifications Requirements
Required - Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
Required - Accredited Case Manager - American Case Management Association
Preferred - Registered Nurse Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Preferred - Case Manager - The Commission for Case Manager Certification
Preferred - Registered Nurse Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of case management techniques.
Knowledge and understanding of complex patient care issues and to intervene in these situations.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills required.
General computer skills required, advanced computer skills preferred.
Demonstrated excellent facilitation skills.
Exhibits a high level of skills in all required Case Management competencies.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain working relationships with physicians and work collaboratively with health professionals at all levels to achieve established goals.
Ability to plan and schedule tasks and to maintain control of own work flow.
Ability to use initiative in decision-making; independent judgment and critical thinking skills.
Ability to independently determine and develop approach to solutions.
Supervision Provided by this Position
Serves as resource to guide, train & counsel other Case Managers; may lead work team.
Physical Demands
The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
Must have good balance and coordination.
The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
Frequent non-invasive patient contact
The conditions to which the Associate will be sub
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!
We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we've served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
The Case Manager III is responsible for coordination of care and service delivery for an assigned group of patients and promoting inter-dependent communication and collaboration with the patient, caregiver, physician and other members of the health care management team. The Case Manager will assess, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate available services and resources to promote quality, cost effective outcomes appropriate to patient's needs and resources. Serves as resource to lead, guide, train & counsel other Case Managers. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.
A Brief Overview
The Case Manager III is responsible for coordination of care and service delivery for an assigned group of patients and promoting inter-dependent communication and collaboration with the patient, caregiver, physician and other members of the health care management team. The Case Manager will assess, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate available services and resources to promote quality, cost effective outcomes appropriate to patient's needs and resources. Serves as resource to lead, guide, train & counsel other Case Managers. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
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